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MPs have backed plans to increase fees to up to £9,000
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| Contributor | New Jerusalem |
| Last Edited | New Jerusalem Dec 09, 2010 12:43pm |
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| Author | BBC News |
| News Date | Thursday, December 9, 2010 06:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | The coalition government has won the vote to raise tuition fees in England to up to £9,000 per year - as violent protests take place in Westminster.
Three ministerial aides have resigned over the issue - as the fee rise passed by a majority of 21 votes.
Scotland Yard says six police officers have been hurt in clashes between police and students.
Protesters who had forced their way into Parliament Square pressed against police lines and threw missiles.
It will mean fees being almost tripled, as the government saw its majority cut by three-quarters in a backbench rebellion.
Mounted police were used to control crowds, as demonstrators protested outside the Houses of Parliament.
The London Ambulance Service says 19 people have been treated for injuries - six have been taken to hospital.
There were angry clashes as protesters - some throwing missiles - fought to break through police lines.
The police now say they are containing protesters on the square. Seven people have been arrested and a container is on fire.
The BBC's Ben Brown, outside Parliament, said protesters shouted "shame on you" as news of the result filtered out to the crowd.
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