At least 2,000 university,
FE and school students, together
with college trade unions, marched through Liverpool as part of
the national day of action against Tuition Fees.
At least 2,000 university,
FE and school students, together
with college trade unions, marched through Liverpool as part of
the national day of action against Tuition Fees. They chanted for no
education
cuts, no tuition fees and to save EMA (Education
Maintenance Allowance). Most vocal and most angry were the 16,17 and 18
years
olds facing the loss of the £30 per week EMA, as well as
massive tuition fees if they go to university. School students as young
as 14
and 15 turned up in their school uniforms, some supported by their
parents.
They brought the town centre to a halt as they marched from the
University
quarter to the Town Hall, where they were addressed by Labour
Councillors –
now back in charge of the city. They high-lighted the importance of
universities
and students to the town’s economy, and pledged support to the students’
campaign against the Tory and Liberal cuts.
