David Starkey resigns from university role over slavery comments
Fitzwilliam College, at Cambridge University, has announced it has "accepted the resignation of historian David Starkey from his honorary fellowship with immediate effect".
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The college said: "Our student and academic bodies are diverse and welcoming to all. We do not tolerate racism."
His comments on slavery were criticised on Thursday for being racist.
The TV historian has not yet responded to the BBC’s request for comment.
Starkey told an online show hosted by conservative commentator Darren Grimes that slavery was not genocide, because of the survival of "so many damn blacks".
The master of Fitzwilliam contacted Starkey following his comments, and the college added: "Fitzwilliam prides itself in leading the way in Cambridge in opening access to higher education for underrepresented groups."
The statement went on to note that while the author "holds no teaching role" there, that "honorary fellows have the same responsibility as all members of our college to uphold our values".
Canterbury Christ Church University, meanwhile, has also announced it has "terminated David Starkey’s position as visiting professor with immediate effect".
The university called the comments "completely unacceptable".
We have terminated David Starkey’s position as Visiting Professor with immediate effect. His comments are completely unacceptable and totally go against our University and community values.
— CanterburyCCUni
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