STUDENTS across the borough are expected to walk out of classes at 10.30am in a protest over the rise in university tuition fees.

Sixth form students at Woodhouse College and undergraduates at Middlesex University are set to join thousands of others nationally in protests in Trafalgar Square over the government’s plans.

Their actions have been backed by the Barnet Alliance for Public Services, which called it “courageous”.

In a statement they said: “These young people are setting an example to all who do not accept the level of cuts that the government plans.

“Public sector workers and users of public services should join our young people in protest. We should not and will not leave them to fight alone.

“We also deplore any attempts to discipline them for fighting for their own future.

“Let 24 November be just a start in the escalation of activity we need to defend our vital public services.”

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