British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has condemned comments made by Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who stated the UK had been “colonised by immigrants.” Starmer called the remarks “offensive and wrong” and demanded an apology.

• Sir Jim Ratcliffe, founder of Ineos, suggested politicians need to be “prepared to be unpopular” to address issues like immigration.
• The 73-year-old businessman recently acquired a 27.7% stake in Manchester United in 2024.
• A spokesperson for No 10 also urged an apology, stating the comments “play into the hands of those who want to divide our country.”