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Union Calls for Michelle Donelan's Resignation Over Extremism Claim

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Union Calls for Michelle Donelan's Resignation Over Extremism Claim

The University and College Union (UCU) has demanded the resignation of Michelle Donelan, the Science Secretary, after she falsely accused academics of supporting extremism. UCU General Secretary, Jo Grady, expressed disappointment in Donelan's actions despite her use of taxpayers' money to settle a libel claim.

Furthermore, Michelle Donelan had to pay damages to an academic for wrongly implying sympathy for Hamas, with costs covered by taxpayers. The incident resulted in a public apology from Donelan, highlighting the repercussions of her baseless accusations.

In a surprising turn of events, UK Cabinet Minister Michelle Donelan faced calls for her resignation from various figures, including Joanna Cherry. Cherry emphasized the impact of Donelan's actions, leading to questions regarding her suitability for the role.

Notably, an investigation by the UKRI cleared a diversity panel after posts on social media by members raised concerns. This adds to the complexity of the situation surrounding Donelan's actions, highlighting the importance of maintaining credibility in public office.

In a related development, UCU's stance against Donelan showcases the growing demand for accountability and integrity in political leadership. The repercussions of accusing academics of extremism serve as a cautionary tale for those in positions of power, emphasizing the need for thorough research and responsibility in public statements.

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Michelle Donelan 'must resign' after extremism claim, says union ... (Research Professional News)

UCU calls for science secretary to step down after she accused academic of supporting Hamas. The head of the University and College Union has called for ...

Donelan must resign, says UCU (UCU)

UCU general secretary Jo Grady said: 'Despite using taxpayers' money to pay damages and settle a libel claim, Michelle Donelan has failed to actually ...

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Michelle Donelan pays damages to academic accused of Hamas ... (Wiltshire Times)

CHIPPENHAM MP Michelle Donelan has paid damages to an academic after suggesting she had expressed sympathy for Hamas, with the costs covered by…

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Taxpayers foot bill after Tory Michelle Donelan falsely accuses ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Science Secretary Michelle Donelan published a grovelling apology to Professor Kate Sang after falsely suggesting that the academic had expressed sympathy ...

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Minister uses taxpayers money to pay for libel damages to scientist ... (The Independent)

Minister Michelle Donelan has been forced to apologise to two academics after she accused them of extremism.

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UKRI investigation clears diversity panel following science minister's ... (Chemistry World)

An investigation into posts on social media by two members of the Research England Expert Advisory Group on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) has ...

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Cherry says Donelan should quit after academic awarded damages (HeraldScotland)

Joanna Cherry has called for the resignation of UK Cabinet minister Michelle Donelan after she has had to pay libel damages and legal costs to an academic ...

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Donelan 'must resign' after professor libel payout, says union (Times Higher Education (THE))

UCU says minister 'does not retain the confidence of the academic community, nor is she upholding good standards of professional conduct'

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Michelle Donelan told to quit after libelling Scottish uni academic (The National)

ACADEMICS have demanded the resignation of a Tory Cabinet Secretary after she libelled a Scottish university professor ...

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Tory minister Michelle Donelan costs taxpayers £15000 for ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Science and Tech Secretary Michelle Donelan has faced calls to resign after taxpayers were forced to foot the legal bill after she falsely accused an ...

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U.K. science minister pays damages to researcher she accused of ... (Science)

The United Kingdom's science minister, Michelle Donelan, has agreed to pay damages in a libel complaint brought by an academic she had publicly accused of ...

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Science Secretary faces calls to quit after taxpayers cover damages ... (The Independent)

A professor launched a libel action against Michelle Donelan after she accused her of expressing sympathy for Hamas.

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£15k of taxpayers' cash used for damages to academic after ... (ITV News)

Michelle Donelan, the Science Secretary, retracted her comments about Professor Kate Sang and agreed to pay her an undisclosed sum on Tuesday.

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Taxpayers foot the bill after academic's libel action against UK minister (The Guardian)

Michelle Donelan had urged Research England to cut ties with a member of its advisory group over alleged Hamas support.

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Taxpayers foot £15000 damages bill after Michelle Donelan ... (Sky News)

It cost taxpayers £15,000 to cover damages paid to an academic Science Secretary Michelle Donelan had falsely accused of supporting Hamas. The cabinet minister ...

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Michelle Donelan's false Hamas claim about academic cost ... (BBC News)

It cost taxpayers £15,000 to cover damages paid to an academic Science Secretary Michelle Donelan falsely accused of supporting Hamas, her department has ...

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Rats in a Sack: Michelle Donelan pens some expensive fiction (The New European)

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Michelle Donelan's false claim that university professor backed ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Labour and Lib Dems demand that Science Minister repays the sum after academic sued for libel.

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Pressure ramps up on Michelle Donelan as Jeremy Hunt casts ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

It cost taxpayers £15000 to cover damages paid to an academic the Science Secretary falsely accused of supporting Hamas.

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