The row comes as Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour party, of which Loach is a vocal supporter, battles allegations of antisemitism.
Belgium’s prime minister has criticised one of the country’s leading universities over its plan to honour the film director Ken Loach, following complaints that it has overlooked alleged antisemitism.
“The prime minister has studied the file and believes that [Loach] has recently made controversial statements that justify the withdrawal of that honorary doctorate.
Loach said this month said that Labour MPs who joined a protest against antisemitism should be kicked out.