Have the 2010 student protests (eventually) killed £9K fees?

Theory that the protests provided essential fuel for Corbynism has specific relevance for higher education as Augar review looms

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January 3, 2019

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January 3, 2019

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Protesters at Millbank in 2010

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Print headline: Victory for the fees protesters at last?

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