Kingston University Student's Union Condemn Violence At March
By Clare1960 | Friday, November 12, 2010, 06:20
Over 200 Kingston University Students and 50 members of staff took part in the 50,000 strong march in central London against the raise in tuition fees and cuts in funding for higher education in the middle of the week.
While Kingston University Students Union were pleased with the turn out they strongly condemn the violence and damage that occurred at Millbank Tower.
TJ Esubiyi, President of the Union, joined Chris Dingle, the VP of the Union in condemning the actions of a minority at the march.
TJ Esubiyi said:
“I am angry, saddened and deeply embarrassed by the actions of a few who have chosen to hijack a peaceful event to commit acts of violence. It undermines all the work done by Students’ Unions across the country. The individuals responsible should hang their heads in shame”
While Chris Dingle pointed out that the violence took the focus away from the reason for the march, and that if any Kingston University Students were found to be involved they would be disciplined.
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The Mail on Sunday is reporting that Olivia Wedderburn, a student at Esher College, admitted to climbing on to the roof of 30 Millbank during the protests. They also state that Ms Wedderburn lives in her family’s £1.8 million townhouse on one of the most desirable streets of Kingston upon Thames.
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Why do privileged people like this believe they have the right to have their further education paid for by the taxes of those who don’t attend University and who earn very little? I hope that the Police do use the full force of the law to punish these people, but I doubt they will.
By IanDGeorge at 19:39 on 14/11/10
ReportIt's absolutely right that the majority of peaceful marchers condemn the childish, wanton vandalism that occurred on Wednesday. Far from an act of legitimate protest, it was the work of a bunch of over-excitable, self-aggrandising idiots who brought shame on the entire student community. The fact that there are student leaders who support such action, and turn on those who condemn it, is cause for real concern. They can't engage in such criminality and expect to have any influence on the debate.
By halfempty at 12:05 on 12/11/10
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