BP chief urges Cambridge University to keep fossil fuel investments

Bob Dudley faces criticism for calling for university to 'come to its senses' over divestment

BP's chief executive has come under fire from campaigners after he urged Cambridge University not to drop its fossil fuel investments.

Bob Dudley was greeted with laughter when he told an industry conference on Tuesday: "We donate and do lots of research at Cambridge so I hope they come to their senses on this."