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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Starmer and Manchester Mayor Criticize Jim Ratcliffe's 'Colonization' Remarks on Immigration
Caption: Starmer and Manchester Mayor Criticize Jim Ratcliffe's 'Colonization' Remarks on Immigration. Jim Ratcliffe sparked controversy after claiming the UK is being “colonized by immigrants” during an interview with Sky News. Ratcliffe, a billionaire and co-owner of Manchester United, blamed immigration and people on benefits for the UK’s economic struggles, calling for unpopular measures to address the issues. In the interview, Ratcliffe also praised Nigel Farage, calling him an intelligent man with good intentions but stopping short of endorsing him for prime minister. The comments were met with backlash, with Keir Starmer calling them “offensive and wrong” and demanding an apology from Ratcliffe. Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham strongly condemned Ratcliffe’s remarks, stating that they went against Manchester’s values of diversity and inclusion. Burnham added that calling immigrants an “invading force” was inaccurate, insulting, and inflammatory, urging Ratcliffe to withdraw the comments. The mayor also highlighted the positive contributions of immigrants, particularly in Manchester’s NHS and sports industries, including footballers from around the world. In a pointed remark, Burnham suggested Ratcliffe, who has faced criticism for his wealth extraction from Manchester United, should focus on contributing to the community rather than making divisive statements. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Jim Ratcliffe,Nigel Farage,immigration,UK economy,Manchester United,Andy Burnham,Keir Starmer,colonization remarks
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