"I am sorry that my choice of language has offended some people in the UK and Europe and caused concern, but it is important to raise the issue of controlled and well-managed immigration that supports economic growth. My comments were made while answering questions about UK policy at the European Industry Summit in Antwerp, where I was discussing the importance of economic growth, jobs, skills and manufacturing in the UK."
"PA have reported the FA will also look at the comments to ascertain whether they breached its regulations. Should the FA choose to formally investigate, the probe may be focused on FA Rule E3.1, which covers general behaviour. The rule states: "A participant shall at all times act in the best interests of the game and shall not act in any manner which is improper or brings the game into disrepute or use any one, or a combination of, violent conduct, serious foul play,""
Sir Jim Ratcliffe apologised for offending some people after saying the UK had been "colonised by immigrants." The remarks were made in a Sky News interview in which he warned about nine million people on benefits and rising immigration. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham criticised the comments. The Press Association reported the Football Association will examine whether the remarks breached its regulations. The potential probe may focus on FA Rule E3.1 covering general behaviour, which requires participants to act in the game's best interests and avoid conduct that brings the game into disrepute. Ratcliffe said his intention was to stress controlled, well-managed immigration alongside investment in skills, industry and jobs to support shared prosperity and open debate.
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