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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-12T20:13:20.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.gbnews.com",
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    "ITV Coronation Street icon flooded with support as she issues update on cancer diagnosis",
    "The One Show hosts race to cut show after awkward Peter Mandelson joke: 'He won't be allowed back!'",
    "Only Fools and Horses reunion snap prompts fan meltdown 35 years after 'masterpiece' episode",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nGB News presenter Michelle Dewberry has defended her partner Simon Jordan following criticism of his comments about immigration and Muslim communities on TalkSPORT.\n\nThe former Crystal Palace chairman faced backlash after discussing Sir Jim Ratcliffe's controversial remarks about Britain being \"colonised\" by immigrants.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nIslamic news outlet 5PillarsUK shared a clip of Jordan's broadcast appearance on X, accusing him of having \"raged against the Muslim community.\"\n\nDewberry responded by reposting the criticism with a dismissive message: \"'Raged against the Muslim community' Oh get over yourselves.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nShe continued: \"I know you'd love a society where people aren't allowed to discuss the issues which seem to originate from many within your community, but this is Britain, we have free speech - whether you like that, or not.\"\n\nDuring his TalkSPORT appearance, Mr Jordan referenced certain areas of Britain where, he claimed, particular communities \"in part wants to have Sharia law in this country\" and had \"decided that Israelis and Jews were not permitted to go into that particular part of the country.\"\n\nThe former football club chairman suggested some might view this as \"a form of colonisation.\"\n\nHowever, he went on to add: \"I wouldn't use those terminologies, and I don't think Jim Ratcliffe should have done.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nMr Jordan also raised the topic of first cousin marriage, claiming \"certain communities would also like to have first cousin marriage ceded into law in this country.\"\n\n5PillarsUK described his remarks as featuring \"several far right, Islamophobic talking points, including Shari'ah law, first cousin marriages and Jew hatred.\"\n\nMr Jordan's comments came in response to Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's interview with Sky News, in which the INEOS billionaire declared that the UK \"has been colonised by immigrants\" and that \"it's costing too much money.\"\n\nThe remarks from the businessman, who topped The Sunday Times Rich List in 2018 and was ranked seventh last year, have sparked significant controversy.\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS\n\n\n\n\n  * ITV Coronation Street icon flooded with support as she issues update on cancer diagnosis\n  * The One Show hosts race to cut show after awkward Peter Mandelson joke: 'He won't be allowed back!'\n  * Only Fools and Horses reunion snap prompts fan meltdown 35 years after 'masterpiece' episode\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nOn Thursday, Mr Ratcliffe issued an apology after intense public call to do so, including by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.\n\nHe stated: \"I am sorry that my choice of language has offended some people in the UK and Europe.\"\n\nHe added: \"It is important to raise the issue of controlled and well-managed immigration that supports economic growth.\n\n\"My comments were made while answering questions about UK policy at the European Industry Summit in Antwerp, where I was discussing the importance of economic growth, jobs, skills and manufacturing in the UK.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"My intention was to stress that governments must manage migration alongside investment in skills, industry and jobs so that long-term prosperity is shared by everyone.\n\n\"It is critical that we maintain an open debate on the challenges facing the UK.\"\n\nGB News understands the Football Association will examine whether Sir Jim's initial comments \"brought the game into disrepute\" and breached regulations.\n\nFootball anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out has already condemned the comments.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThey said: \"Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s comments are disgraceful and deeply divisive at a time when football does so much to bring communities together.\n\n\"In addition to the inaccurate figures mentioned, it’s worth reminding him that Manchester United has a diverse fan base and plays in a city whose cultural history has been enriched by immigrants.\n\n\"This type of language and leadership has no place in English football and we believe most fans will feel the same.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards:The GB News Editorial Charter **",
  "title": "Michelle Dewberry fiercely defends partner Simon Jordan against ‘far-right’ claims following Jim Ratcliffe defence"
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