Sir Jim Ratcliffe claims Britain is ‘on the slide’ in blistering immigration and tax attack

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has warned that Britain is on the slide due to immigration, welfare spending, and high taxes, according to GB News. The billionaire accused successive governments of lacking the toughness needed to tackle key national challenges.

Speaking to the BBC, the INEOS founder argued that the UK had once been a fantastic place but suffered from a failure of political leadership. Ratcliffe pointed directly to immigration and the welfare system as major pressures on the country.

Nobody’s tough enough to deal with the immigration problem. Nobody’s tough enough to deal with the benefits problem. But somebody needs to do it.

— Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Co-owner of Manchester United

The prominent Brexit supporter also turned his attention to Britain’s energy policy, labelling the lack of support for further North Sea drilling as insane. He warned that the UK could face gas supply problems during a severe cold spell and suggested that heavy taxation risks driving people and businesses out of the country.

• Ratcliffe claims the UK suffers from high immigration and welfare costs.
• He criticised the lack of support for North Sea oil and gas exploration.
• The Government rejected his energy warnings, citing a secure energy supply.

In response to his comments, a Government spokesperson defended national energy resilience. They stated that the transition to homegrown clean power is the only way to deliver energy and financial security for families and businesses.

Original source: Read the full report at GB News