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NUS rally halted after leader pelted

A student rally attended by 10,000 protesters was abandoned after the Scots leader of the National Union of Students was pelted with eggs and a satsuma over its tuition fees stance.

ANGER: Students gathered in London to demonstrate against education cuts, increase to tuition fees and austerity measures. Picture: Getty
ANGER: Students gathered in London to demonstrate against education cuts, increase to tuition fees and austerity measures. Picture: Getty

Liam Burns, who was previously the leader in Scotland, was heckled and forced from the stage at the event in Kennington Park.

Students, including more than 1000 from north of the Border, took part in the central London event.

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