from the BBC:
Mike, LondonI was one of hundreds of protesters who were kettled on Whitehall. I was forced up against a van by police - and struck repeatedly in the face with a shield. What happened to me was completely ridiculous.
I graduated in July from Durham University and now I work in sales. I joined the protest on the main march from the University of London Union to Parliament Square in London. I didn't know that was our destination, but it's where police seemed to guide us.
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Nikki Crowley, 44, NewcastleI protested in Newcastle in support of the students - my son is at university and I have two daughters who will start next year.
About 3,000 students and workers marched for several hours around the city to a standing ovation from workers at the civic centre. Shoppers were clapping and applauding the students as we went past.
Police were trying to corner demonstrators, unsuccessfully, and we rallied at the monument. The city centre roads were blocked.
I was marching as a public sector worker under threat of redundancy. The two issues go hand-in-hand. The students do not stand alone.
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Paul Hogan, 26, BirminghamI'm quite happy about the vote's narrow majority. Our protest split the Lib Dem vote in two, and that can only be a good thing.
Another good thing is that students have become politicised by this. I met so many on the march who said "this is not good enough". And that will continue next year - remember these protests are not just about student fees. ............(more)
The complete piece is at:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11965694