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from the Independent UK:



Thousands set to protest against tuition fee rises

By Alison Kershaw and Elizabeth Barrett, PA
Wednesday, 8 December 2010


Thousands of students and lecturers up and down the country are expected to take to the streets today to demonstrate against the Government's proposals to treble university tuition fees.

The day of action comes ahead of bigger planned protests tomorrow as MPs gear up for a controversial vote on plans to charge students up to £9,000 per year in fees.

The National Union of Students (NUS) and the University and College Union (UCU) said peaceful protests will be held at universities nationwide.

There will be a city centre protest in Birmingham and a mass Christmas card and letter writing session in Bournemouth, with students marching to the sorting office to deliver their letters.

Students in Bristol will hold a candlelit procession through the city centre, while those in Plymouth will also hold a candlelit vigil. ..............(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/thousands-set-to-protest-against-tuition-fee-rises-2154308.html

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