Over 100 MPs from across seven political parties have signed a letter accusing Bristol University’s Professor David Miller of “inciting hatred against Jewish students”.
The letter, sent to the university’s President and Vice-Chancellor Hugh Brady, says the institution’s “failure to act has precipitated more heartache and fear for the young Jewish people you are supposed to care for, and others across the country.”
It suggests Professor Miller’s conduct has brought the university “into disrepute” and Professor Brady warns: “You must now act before any further damage is done.”
The letter was organised by the All Party Parliamentary Group Against Antisemitism, with co-chairs, the MPs Andrew Percy and Catherine McKinnell and vice-chair Dr Lisa Cameron MP its lead signatories.
Today, more than 100 parliamentarians from across both Houses of Parliament, members of seven political parties, independent and crossbench peers have written to @BristolUni calling for action on antisemitism. pic.twitter.com/6lXZ7dFMYq
— APPG Antisemitism (@APPGAA) March 4, 2021
It also accuses those academics who signed the letter in support of Professor Miller of having “disgraced” their profession by signing a “factually incorrect letter.”
Addressing the issue of free speech, the letter says that in his attacks the sociology lecturer has “framed Jewish students” as the “pawns or tools of a foreign government.”
