Prof. David Seymour, University of Lancaster (UK), Responds to Prof. Segal's Allegations of Anti-Israelism at University of Lancaster - Campus News & Climate - SPME Scholars for Peace in the Middle East

Prof. David Seymour, University of Lancaster (UK), Responds to Prof. Segal’s Allegations of Anti-Israelism at University of Lancaster

I read the Prof Segal’s comments with interest. https://spme.org/cgi-bin/articles.cgi?ID=1413

I am a lecturer at Lancaster and introduced the anti-boycott motion to my union branch. I can only say that at all times the union acted with integrity and honesty and, whilst some of the local exec disagreed with my stance (and that of the outcome), at no time was I made to feel uncomfortable. As to Robert Fisk coming to speak, that was for the university to offer the invitation that he accepted. To see that as some kind of inherent and coherent anti-Israelism is both wrong and misleading.
Lancaster offers a liberal and inclusive environment for all its staff and students.

Regards,

Dr. David M. Seymour

David M. Seymour
School of Law
Lancaster University
Lancaster LA1 4AY

d.seymour@lancaster.ac.uk
01524 592530

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