UK PM Burnham reacts to death of former Cambridge professor
- Arday was found dead at an address in south London on Friday following intense scrutiny of his academic credentials.
- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the death of a high-profile Black academic accused of plagiarism and falsifying his achievements should serve as a “moment of reflection”.
- Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Burnham said Jason Arday’s death was “a tragedy on so many levels”.
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- Arday was found dead at an address in south London on Friday following intense scrutiny of his academic credentials.
- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the death of a high-profile Black academic accused of plagiarism and falsifying his achievements should serve as a “moment of reflection”.
- Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Burnham said Jason Arday’s death was “a tragedy on so many levels”.
Sources: Al Jazeera