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UK is ‘on the slide’ and I can see why rich people are leaving, says Brexit-backing Man Utd owner Jim Ratcliffe
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The Brexit-backing billionaire said a combination of high taxes and high immigration is forcing the UK into decline
- The Brexit-backing billionaire said a combination of high taxes and high immigration is forcing the UK into decline
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- UK is ‘on the slide’ and I can see why rich people are leaving, says Brexit-backing Man Utd owner Jim Ratcliffe
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