UK PM Burnham reacts to death of former Cambridge professor

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”. Arday, 41, was found dead at an address in south London on Friday following intense public and media scrutiny of his academic achievements, including his status as Cambridge University’s youngest-ever Black professor.

Jason Arday was found dead on Friday, just days after resigning amid intense scrutiny over his academic work.

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