Misan Harriman to step down as chair of Southbank Centre
Summary
Misan Harriman will leave his role as chair of the Southbank Centre in autumn 2026 after completing two terms. His decision, made earlier in the year, follows public criticism over his social media posts related to a recent attack and election results, but the Centre says his departure is unrelated to these controversies.Key Facts
- Misan Harriman became chair of the Southbank Centre in 2021 and plans to step down in autumn 2026.
- He decided not to seek a third term well before recent public criticisms began.
- Harriman was criticized for sharing social media posts about the Golders Green attack that some saw as questioning the coverage of the Muslim victim.
- He also faced backlash for comments referencing a quote about the Holocaust in the context of local election results.
- A Times editorial said his remarks could harm the Southbank Centre’s reputation and sponsorships.
- Supporters, including Greta Thunberg and Gary Lineker, called the criticism a smear campaign.
- Parliamentarians sent letters both condemning and supporting Harriman.
- The Southbank Centre stated that Harriman’s departure is a planned succession, not related to the antisemitism controversy.
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