The prime minister has studied the file and believes that [Loach] has recently made controversial statements that justify the withdrawal of that honorary doctorate. “Obviously, the prime minister does not have to deal with academic freedom, the university does not need the permission of the prime minister in any way, but he does give his opinion. In his subsequent statement, Loach described the attacks against him as malicious. There is no antisemitism or Holocaust denial by Ken Loach. “Exaggerated or false charges of antisemitism have coincided with the election of Jeremy Corbyn as leader,” Loach wrote.

Source: The Guardian April 26, 2018 17:21 UTC