Misan Harriman to step down as chair of Southbank Centre (opens original article in a new tab)

Misan Harriman will not seek another term as chair of the Southbank Centre and is set to step down in autumn 2026 following intense scrutiny over his social media activity and controversial remarks.

• Misan Harriman will step down as chair of the Southbank Centre in autumn 2026 after a month of pressure from accusations about his social media activity
• Harriman faced criticism for sharing a conspiracy theory about the Golders Green attack and making controversial comments about Reform voters
• The Southbank Centre confirmed Harriman's decision to leave was made in January and unrelated to the recent antisemitism controversy
• Harriman's departure comes amid a campaign of support with over 100,000 signatures and mixed reactions from public figures and politicians