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'UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Sir Jim Ratcliffe warned the UK economy cannot sustain nine million people on benefits alongside high immigration and called for tough political actions to address these challenges.
- Sir Jim Ratcliffe told Sky News on Wednesday that the UK has been 'colonised' by immigrants and warned about nine million people on benefits.
- After acquiring a minority stake in late 2023, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Ineos founder and Manchester United co-owner, defended making 450 redundancies and sacking two managers to address big issues.
- Office for National Statistics figures show the UK's population rose from 66.7 million in mid-2020 to 69.4 million in mid-2025, contradicting Ratcliffe's claim of 58 to 70 million.
- Downing Street said Ratcliffe's remarks 'play into the hands of those who want to divide our country' and called for an immediate apology, amid criticism from anti-racism groups and fan organizations.
- Ratcliffe, a Monaco resident, reportedly saved £4 billion in tax and recently met Reform UK leader Nigel Farage; the government also provided £120 million to protect 500 jobs at Grangemouth.
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