"You can't have an economy with 9 million people on benefits and huge levels of immigrants coming in, he said. I mean, the UK's been colonised. Ratcliffe's comments touched a nerve in the UK, where immigration is a divisive issue. He later said he was sorry his choice of language had offended some people. Starmer had earlier called for him to apologise, saying, Britain is a proud, tolerant and diverse country."
"United fans, who are proud of the diversity within the team and its supporter base, also condemned his words. The Manchester United Supporters Trust said the senior leadership should make inclusion easier, not harder. Critics accused Ratcliffe of hypocrisy, saying he has chosen to make his home in Monaco to reduce his UK tax bill. United's head coach, Michael Carrick, said earlier Friday that the Premier League club was proud of its culture of equality and diversity."
Jim Ratcliffe described the UK as "colonised by immigrants" during a Sky News interview and later apologised for language that offended people. England's Football Association issued a reminder about responsibilities during media interviews but will not charge him. Political figures, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Manchester United supporters condemned the remarks. The Manchester United Supporters Trust urged senior leadership to promote inclusion. Critics labelled Ratcliffe hypocritical for living in Monaco to reduce his UK tax bill. United head coach Michael Carrick reiterated the club's pride in its culture of equality and diversity.
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