Support for Jason Arday’s family shows ‘Britain still cares’, says Windrush campaigner
Summary
Jason Arday, a professor at the University of Cambridge, was found dead after resigning amid plagiarism allegations. A fundraiser has raised over £150,000 to support his family, and public figures have spoken out about racism and press treatment related to the case.Key Facts
- Jason Arday resigned from his professor role at Cambridge following plagiarism claims.
- He was found dead the week after his resignation.
- A vigil will be held in London at Trafalgar Square to honor him.
- Sir Patrick Vernon started a GoFundMe page, raising more than £150,000 for Arday’s family.
- Cambridge’s chancellor described media coverage as a “racist feeding frenzy.”
- Public figures have criticized the press and questioned race relations in Britain.
- Cambridge University said it will investigate Arday’s appointment but will wait due to the family’s grief.
- Downing Street did not comment on a possible official inquiry into Arday’s death.
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