Support for Jason Arday’s family shows ‘Britain still cares’, says Windrush campaigner

The Guardian UK Monday 17 August 2026, 12:02 UTC By Press Association 1 min read

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Cambridge chancellor breaks silence to criticise ‘racist feeding frenzy’ around the academic’s deathA Windrush campaigner who launched a fundraiser for Jason Arday’s family has said the outpouring of support shows “Britain still cares”. Arday, who was found dead on Friday, resigned from his post as professor of sociology of education at the University of Cambridge after allegations of plagiarism were made against him.

Cambridge chancellor breaks silence to criticise ‘racist feeding frenzy’ around the academic’s death

A Windrush campaigner who launched a fundraiser for Jason Arday’s family has said the outpouring of support shows “Britain still cares”.

Arday, who was found dead on Friday, resigned from his post as professor of sociology of education at the University of Cambridge after allegations of plagiarism were made against him.

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Support for Jason Arday’s family shows ‘Britain still cares’, says Windrush campaigner

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