British royal historian Professor David Starkey leaves his honorary position at Cambridge University as other organistaions cut ties from him over his controversial remarks
"We had Catholic emancipation at pretty much exactly the same time that we got rid of slavery in the 1830s. We don't go on about that because it's part of history, it's a question that's settled," he added.
"We are the most successful multi-racial democracy in the world and have much to be proud of," Javid tweeted on Thursday.We are the most successful multi-racial democracy in the world and have much to be proud of. But David Starkey's racist comments are a reminder of the appalling views that still exist.Javid's tweet was picked up by British media and Cambridge University's Fritzwilliam College accepted Starkey's resignation the next day.
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