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Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says 'sorry' after his ‘colonised by immigrants’ remark sparks backlash

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe said on Thursday he was sorry that people took offence to his comments on immigration after he was criticised by Prime Minister Keir Starmer for saying the country had been "colonised by immigrants".

"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," Manchester United co-owner Ratcliffe said in a statement.

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