# UK PM Burnham reacts to death of former Cambridge professor

https://mins.news/en/item/23126

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-15 17:19 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/15/uk-pm-burnham-reacts-to-death-of-former-cambridge-professor?traffic_source=rss

> UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Jason Arday’s death was “a tragedy on so many levels” and should prompt reflection. Arday was found dead in south London days after resigning amid intense scrutiny of allegations that he plagiarised work and falsified academic achievements. Police said the death was unexpected but not suspicious.

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