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A Word in Your Ear... from Clare Solomon

anon@indymedia.org (Filmakers of The Hidden Empire) | 16.11.2010 01:24 | London

A short interview with University of London Union President, Clare Solomon on last weeks student demonstration in London against tuition fees and cuts.

Clare gives a vivid description of the demonstration on the 10th November, and how with the level of anger that was evident on the march it was inevitable that a release would be found. But she also goes on to say that calling the occupation at Millbank a 'riot' was not correct and a misrepresentation by the mainstream media, who also want to narrow the debate down to single issues. The reality was that the majority of those on the demo where protesting about much wider issues, and further demonstrations, like the National Walk Out on November 24th, will continue to reflect this and build upon last weeks success.

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anon@indymedia.org (Filmakers of The Hidden Empire)
- Original article on IMC London: http://london.indymedia.org/articles/6036