"I am sorry that my choice of language has offended some people in the UK and Europe, 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."
"My intention was to stress that governments must manage migration alongside investment in skills, industry and jobs so that long-term prosperity is shared by everyone. It is critical that we maintain an open debate on the challenges facing the UK. The billionaire, who is founder and chairman of one of the world's largest chemical companies, Ineos, said politicians needed to do some difficult things with the UK to get it back on track."
Sir Jim Ratcliffe apologised after using inflammatory language about immigration, saying he regretted any offence while stressing the need for controlled, well-managed immigration that supports economic growth. He said his remarks were made while answering questions about UK policy at the European Industry Summit in Antwerp and that governments must manage migration alongside investment in skills, industry and jobs so long-term prosperity is shared. In a Sky News interview he said the UK 'is being colonised' by immigrants and complained about benefit levels. The comments drew swift condemnation, including from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who called them offensive and demanded an apology.
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