Ratcliffe apologises for language on immigration after criticism from Starmer

London, United Kingdom. British billionaire Sir 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. He had said the country had been “colonised by immigrants”.

Apology and clarification

Ratcliffe said in a statement that he was sorry his choice of language had offended some people in the UK and Europe and caused concern. He said it was important to raise the issue of controlled and well-managed immigration that supports economic growth.

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