Billionaire Manchester United owner Jim Ratcliffe faced criticism from Labour Party leadership on 20–21 September 2026 for living in tax exile while expressing concerns about UK taxes and immigration. Critics argued that Ratcliffe, who made his wealth in Britain, had forfeited moral authority to critique British policy.
Between September 18-20, 2026, billionaire Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of Manchester United, told the BBC that the UK is in decline due to high taxes and immigration. The comments drew criticism from politicians and fan groups, with one minister noting that Ratcliffe had become a tax resident in Monaco in 2018.