Mass student protest as MPs vote on tuition fees

Around 20,000 to 30,000 people are expected to gather at a rally near the University of London student union at midday, before marching towards the Houses of Parliament Demonstrators stand on top of a police van during the protest by students in London. Photograph: Jonathan Brady/EPA Up to 40,000 school pupils, college pupils and university students are expected to protest against the measures in London today, with the majority expected to march down Whitehall – the location of ugly scenes during the past two student protests. Organisers from the National Campaign against Fees and Cuts said yesterday that 20,000 to 30,000 people are expected to gather at a rally near the University of London…

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Mass student protest as MPs vote on tuition fees

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