BBC Question Time crowd erupts as MP rebukes Nadine Dorries’ Jim Ratcliffe defence The BBC Question Time audience cheered after Reform UK’s Nadine Dorries was criticised for her immigration stance. The Independent UK · Feb 13
New Catholic leader says Ratcliffe immigration comments ‘deeply unhelpful’ Bishop Richard Moth will be formally installed as the 12th Archbishop of Westminster in London on Saturday. Evening Standard · Feb 13
Manchester United women’s team mock long-suffering fan with ‘haircut’ celebration Manchester United’s women’s team have now won six consecutive games - after the men’s side passed up the chance to win a fifth in a row against West Ham and end supporter Frank Ilett’s viral challenge The Independent UK · Feb 13
Major union backs Rayner to replace Starmer if Labour fails in Gorton and Denton by-election Maryam Eslamdoust, general secretary of the Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association (TSSA), said ‘time will be up’ if Labour come third in the by-election The Independent UK · Feb 12
Football must reject Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s cynical, self-serving electioneering Tax exile has already proven himself a terrible club owner; now his ill-informed diatribe about immigration has poured fuel on wider flames The Guardian - UK · Feb 12
Man Utd Release Telling Statement After Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Immigrant Claims Sir Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham have led the backlash against the Manchester United co-owner. Sports Illustrated · Feb 12
Morning Mail: Taylor poised to take Liberal leadership, Trump’s gift to billionaire polluters, Australia’s moguls gold Challenger expected to oust Sussan Ley in party room vote this morning The Guardian - AU · Feb 12
Fact check: Jim Ratcliffe’s claims about population, manufacturing and emissions We take a close look at some of claims made by the billionaire businessman and Manchester United co-owner Evening Standard · Feb 12
Guardian view on Sir Jim Ratcliffe: Britain does not need political lectures from a billionaire tax exile Editorial: Comments on the ‘colonisation of the UK’ by the co-owner of Manchester United were erroneous, crass and a gift to divisive forces in British society The Guardian - UK · Feb 12
Man United release statement on inclusivity after Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘colonised by immigrants’ comments Man United trumpeted their inclusivity and diversity as a club on the day that co-owner Ratcliffe issued an apology of sorts for his comments about immigration The Independent UK · Feb 12
Manchester United issue statement after controversial Sir Jim Ratcliffe comments FA are looking into whether Manchester United co-owner has brought game into disrepute Evening Standard · Feb 12
Man Utd issue statement following co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s comments Ratcliffe said sorry to those he offended with his remarks about the UK being “colonised by immigrants”. The Independent UK · Feb 12
Jim Ratcliffe apologises for claiming Britain has been ‘colonised’ by migrants as FA looks into comments The Ineos founder said he was sorry if he ‘offended some people’ with his remarks, but insisted that is important to ‘raise the issue of controlled and well-managed immigration that supports economic growth’ The Independent UK · Feb 12
Jim Ratcliffe’s special brand of patriotism and a classic non-apology apology In today’s Football Daily: It’s Big Sir Jim The Guardian - UK · Feb 12
Sports Illustrated · Feb 12 Sir Jim Ratcliffe Apologises for Hugely Controversial ‘Colonised’ Remark Ratcliffe has reportedly incited “outrage” from certain figures at Man Utd for his comments.
Evening Standard · Feb 12 Labour is united behind Sarwar’s bid to be next first minister – Alexander The Scottish Secretary has sought to downplay divisions within the party after its Scottish leader called on the PM to quit.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 12 Ratcliffe says immigrants cost too much, while Ineos lobbies for state funding Billionaire’s business has in recent years claimed UK and EU support for refineries and chemicals plants worth about €800m
Evening Standard · Feb 12 Manchester United: FA to look into Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘colonised by immigrants’ comments FA to look at whether Manchester United co-owner has brought game into disrepute
Evening Standard · Feb 12 Who is under-fire Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe? The Manchester United co-owner has been criticised for comments about immigration and has since issued an apology.
Evening Standard · Feb 12 UK population and benefit claimants: What do the official figures show? .The UK population reached 58 million in mid-1995, not in 2020.
The Times of India · Feb 12 Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says 'sorry' after his ‘colonised by immigrants’ remark sparks backlash British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe apologized for his "colonised by immigrants" remarks after facing criticism from Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Ratcliffe stated his intention was to highlight the need for managed immigration supporting economic growth, not to offend. The Football Association is reviewing his comments for potential breaches of its regulations.
Euronews · Feb 12 Manchester United co-owner apologises after saying UK ‘colonised’ by immigrants Jim Ratcliffe apologises for saying Britain has been “colonised” by immigrants, after condemnation from Keir Starmer, Manchester leaders and Man United fans.
The Independent UK · Feb 12 Daily Mail’s £500m Telegraph takeover faces government investigation Linda Nandy expressed ‘concerns’ over the deal’s potential impact in UK media
The Independent UK · Feb 12 Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says he’s sorry if some offended by anti-immigrant comments Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says he’s sorry if some have been offended by anti-immigrant comments
Cycling News · Feb 12 Ineos Grenadiers owner Jim Ratcliffe at centre of political storm after claiming 'UK has been colonised by immigrants' Billionaire team owner's comments spark a reaction from the Prime Minister