While insisting his petrochemicals conglomerate INEOS is apolitical, Sir Jim backed Brexit and spent last weekend with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer at Manchester United - the football club he now runs as minority owner.
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Marcus Rashford could be among those allowed to leave, reports say, as Manchester United s new owners consider a dramatic overhaul - with only three players thought to be definitely safe from the axe.
Petrochemicals billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe has completed the purchase of a 27.7% stake in Manchester United through his INEOS conglomerate - enabling him to take control of football operations from the Glazer family.