UK Students Stand United... 'UNITE AND FIGHT'

[Joanne98]

Run time: 01:09 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnO0pye54xA   Posted on YouTube: November 24, 2010 By YouTube Member: RussiaToday Views on YouTube: 304   Posted on DU: November 24, 2010 By DU Member: Joanne98 Views on DU: 193

 
Protests against austerity measures have flared up once more in cities across Europe. A 24-hour general strike is underway in Portugal over public sector pay cuts and tax rises, two days before parliament votes on a severe new budget. The strike is set to cause the biggest disruption in the country for over two decades. Meanwhile, unrest is building in the UK over the government's proposals to increase university tuition fees.