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🌍 BBC News • Thursday, February 12, 2026
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- Ratcliffe apologises for offending language
- Previous comments claimed UK had been ‘colonised’ by immigrants
- Manchester United co-owner sparks outrage
- Apology aims to quell backlash
Manchester United co-owner Ratcliffe sparked outrage with his comments on immigration, claiming the UK had been ‘colonised’ by immigrants. He has since apologised, stating his language ‘offended some’. The controversy surrounds his previous statements, which many deemed insensitive and divisive. Ratcliffe’s apology aims to quell the backlash, but the issue remains a contentious topic. The co-owner’s comments have been widely criticised, with many calling for greater sensitivity towards the complex issue of immigration. As the debate rages on, Ratcliffe’s apology is seen as a step towards healing the rift, but the road to recovery is long and arduous.
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Original Source: BBC News
