UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed comments made by Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, founder of INEOS and part-owner of the Premier League club, made remarks about diversity in the UK during a recent interview.
The prime minister responded to these remarks while speaking to reporters on Thursday.
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Starmer calls comments “offensive and wrong”
Keir Starmer stated that he disagreed with Jim Ratcliffe’s comments, calling them “offensive and wrong.”
The prime minister said Ratcliffe “should apologise” for his remarks and emphasized that Britain is “a proud, tolerant and diverse country.”
These comments sparked significant discussion due to Ratcliffe’s involvement with Manchester United through INEOS.
Exchange captures public interest
Ratcliffe’s comments were part of a broader discussion during his interview. The response from Downing Street has garnered attention, considering Ratcliffe’s influence in business and football.
Starmer chose not to mention Ratcliffe’s connection to Manchester United directly and focused instead on his own views.
This exchange has highlighted the engagement between two notable figures.
As of now, there are no further statements from either party, leaving the prime minister’s response as the main official reaction.