Southbank arts chief to stand down after 'antisemitic conspiracy theory'

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The chairman of the Southbank Centre has announced he will be stepping down in the autumn after being embroiled in a row over antisemitism.Misan Harriman confirmed he would be leaving the post when his second term ends in a few months.The 48-year-old came under fire after it was alleged he shared antisemitic posts relating to the Golders Green attack, with both the Charity Commission and the Arts Council reviewing the claims.In a video released on social media, Mr Harriman confirmed he had always intended to leave the role.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The Southbank Centre confirmed that succession planning was already underway, with further details to be announced next month.He said: "I had decided way before this madness that I was going to do two terms."I came on just after Covid, two terms, then handing the baton to whoever the next chairman will be.

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We will find out in due course and of course I am going to support that."But the board has been amazing, the team has been...

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