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Free education fight spreads to campuses across Britain

Thousands of students will walk out across Britain today in protest against growing university costs and demanding the return of free education for all.

Activists have been gearing up for action at more than 20 campuses, with occupations set to take place at Manchester, Sussex and Soas in London.

National Campaign Against Fees and Cuts speaker Hannah Sketchley told the Star: “Localised days of action are incredibly important because we need to take the fight for free education onto our local campuses and organise in our local communities if we want to win.”

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