The National Union of Students has been subjected to intense mockery after its elected representatives voted against bombing Syria.
At the same time as Parliament discussed the issue for real, the NUS debated whether it should lend its support or opposition to Britain joining the coalition of forces bombing Islamic State targets.
An emergency motion debated by the union's national executive council stated "British military interventions in Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya have left those countries in situations much worse than before the interventions".
The NUS voted on an emergency motion
But now the organisation has been mercilessly mocked for its token gesture - with many pointing out the NUS's complete lack of influence in foreign policy decisions.
On Facebook, the decision was derided even further, with one commenter writing: "(Bombing) with what? Leftover trigger warnings? Jazz hands?"
Another asked: "Should Syria bomb the NUS?"
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Student publication The Tabribbed the union in an article which claimed, "surely minds will be changing today" after its announcement.
Anti-war protests have been popular with young students
Explaining the vote, NUS's International Students Officer, Mostafa Rajaai, said: "This is a vote in support of Syrian civilians and against murder and further destruction of an already embattled population.
"Despite the wide ranging political standpoints and opinions often found on our National Executive, this motion passed unanimously. This is a clear signal, that across campuses and colleges up and down the UK, the 7 million students we represent are not in favour of a misjudged and dangerous war.
"The student movement has a proud history of standing up against injustice, and on this occasion students are doing the same. We opened our meeting today with a minute silence, to remember the innocent victims of terror and state oppression around the world, from Paris to Lebanon, Mali to Turkey. We believe the lives of civilians in Syria to be valuable too.
"The Government has no clear plan for involving British armed forces in Syria, and we call upon MPs, who represent our millions of members nationwide, to listen to our call, and vote against military intervention."
Students Demonstrate In Favour Of Free Education
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A police officer is hit by a smoke flare thrown by protesters outside the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills during the annual demonstration against student fees in central London on November 4, 2015. Students marched calling for free university education for all. Fees for university students in England were introduced in 1998 and the maximum allowable charge was trebled by the previous coalition government led by Prime Minister David Cameron to up to 9,000 (12,000 euros, 13,000 USD) GBP per year. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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British police scuffle with a masked contingent of the annual demonstration against student fees outside the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills in central London on November 4, 2015. Students marched calling for free university education for all. Fees for university students in England were introduced in 1998 and the maximum allowable charge was trebled by the previous coalition government led by Prime Minister David Cameron to up to 9,000 (12,000 euros, 13,000 USD) GBP per year. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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British police scuffle with a masked contingent of the annual demonstration against student fees outside the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills in central London on November 4, 2015. Students marched calling for free university education for all. Fees for university students in England were introduced in 1998 and the maximum allowable charge was trebled by the previous coalition government led by Prime Minister David Cameron to up to 9,000 (12,000 euros, 13,000 USD) GBP per year. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Protesters are wrestled to the ground by police as tensions flare at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills during a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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British police scuffle with a masked contingent of the annual demonstration against student fees outside the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills in central London on November 4, 2015. Students marched calling for free university education for all. Fees for university students in England were introduced in 1998 and the maximum allowable charge was trebled by the previous coalition government led by Prime Minister David Cameron to up to 9,000 (12,000 euros, 13,000 USD) GBP per year. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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British police scuffle with a masked contingent of the annual demonstration against student fees outside the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills in central London on November 4, 2015. Students marched calling for free university education for all. Fees for university students in England were introduced in 1998 and the maximum allowable charge was trebled by the previous coalition government led by Prime Minister David Cameron to up to 9,000 (12,000 euros, 13,000 USD) GBP per year. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Protesters are wrestled to the ground by police as tensions flare at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills during a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Protesters are wrestled to the ground by police as tensions flare at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills during a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Protesters are wrestled to the ground by police as tensions flare at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills during a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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British police scuffle with a contingent of the annual demonstration against student fees outside the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills in central London on November 4, 2015. Students marched calling for free university education for all. Fees for university students in England were introduced in 1998 and the maximum allowable charge was trebled by the previous coalition government led by Prime Minister David Cameron to up to 9,000 (12,000 euros, 13,000 USD) GBP per year. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Protesters are wrestled to the ground by police as tensions flare at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills during a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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British police scuffle with a contingent of the annual demonstration against student fees outside the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills in central London on November 4, 2015. Students marched calling for free university education for all. Fees for university students in England were introduced in 1998 and the maximum allowable charge was trebled by the previous coalition government led by Prime Minister David Cameron to up to 9,000 (12,000 euros, 13,000 USD) GBP per year. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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British police scuffle with a contingent of the annual demonstration against student fees outside the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills in central London on November 4, 2015. Students marched calling for free university education for all. Fees for university students in England were introduced in 1998 and the maximum allowable charge was trebled by the previous coalition government led by Prime Minister David Cameron to up to 9,000 (12,000 euros, 13,000 USD) GBP per year. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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British police scuffle with a contingent of the annual demonstration against student fees outside the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills in central London on November 4, 2015. Students marched calling for free university education for all. Fees for university students in England were introduced in 1998 and the maximum allowable charge was trebled by the previous coalition government led by Prime Minister David Cameron to up to 9,000 (12,000 euros, 13,000 USD) GBP per year. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Protesters are wrestled to the ground by police as tensions flare at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills during a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Protesters try to break police lines at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills during a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Protesters try to break police lines at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills during a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Protesters try to break police lines at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills during a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Police are pelted with missiles and smoke grenades at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills during a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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British police scuffle with a contingent of the annual demonstration against student fees outside the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills in central London on November 4, 2015. Students marched calling for free university education for all. Fees for university students in England were introduced in 1998 and the maximum allowable charge was trebled by the previous coalition government led by Prime Minister David Cameron to up to 9,000 (12,000 euros, 13,000 USD) GBP per year. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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British police scuffle with a contingent of the annual demonstration against student fees outside the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills in central London on November 4, 2015. Students marched calling for free university education for all. Fees for university students in England were introduced in 1998 and the maximum allowable charge was trebled by the previous coalition government led by Prime Minister David Cameron to up to 9,000 (12,000 euros, 13,000 USD) GBP per year. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Protesters try to break police lines at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills during a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Protesters try to break police lines at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills during a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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British police are seen through smoke from a smoke flare manning a cordon during scuffles with a contingent of the annual demonstration against student fees outside the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills in central London on November 4, 2015. Students marched calling for free university education for all. Fees for university students in England were introduced in 1998 and the maximum allowable charge was trebled by the previous coalition government led by Prime Minister David Cameron to up to 9,000 (12,000 euros, 13,000 USD) GBP per year. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Protesters try to break police lines at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills during a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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The opposition Labour Party shadow chancellor John McDonnell (C) addresses a demonstration against student fees in central London on November 4, 2015. Students marched calling for free university education for all. Fees for university students in England were introduced in 1998 and the maximum allowable charge was trebled by the previous coalition government led by Prime Minister David Cameron to up to 9,000 (12,000 euros, 13,000 USD) GBP per year. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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Protesters hold placards as they demonstrate against student fees during an annual march in central London on November 4, 2015. Students marched calling for free university education for all. Fees for university students in England were introduced in 1998 and the maximum allowable charge was trebled by the previous coalition government led by Prime Minister David Cameron to up to 9,000 (12,000 euros, 13,000 USD) GBP per year. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell speaks at the beginning of a protest at the University of London on Malet Street on a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell speaks at the beginning of a protest at the University of London on Malet Street on a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell speaks at the beginning of a protest at the University of London on Malet Street on a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell speaks at the beginning of a protest at the University of London on Malet Street on a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell (R) speaks at the beginning of a protest at the University of London on Malet Street on a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell speaks at the beginning of a protest at the University of London on Malet Street on a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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Masked demonstrators hold a lit flare as they march against student fees in central London on November 4, 2015. Students marched calling for free university education for all. Fees for university students in England were introduced in 1998 and the maximum allowable charge was trebled by the previous coalition government led by Prime Minister David Cameron to up to 9,000 (12,000 euros, 13,000 USD) GBP per year. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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Masked demonstrators hold a lit flare as they march against student fees in central London on November 4, 2015. Students marched calling for free university education for all. Fees for university students in England were introduced in 1998 and the maximum allowable charge was trebled by the previous coalition government led by Prime Minister David Cameron to up to 9,000 (12,000 euros, 13,000 USD) GBP per year. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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Protesters march with placards and banners against student fees during an annual demonstration in central London on November 4, 2015. Students marched calling for free university education for all. Fees for university students in England were introduced in 1998 and the maximum allowable charge was trebled by the previous coalition government led by Prime Minister David Cameron to up to 9,000 (12,000 euros, 13,000 USD) GBP per year. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Students gather around the University of London on Malet Street to begin a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Students gather around the University of London on Malet Street to begin a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Students gather around the University of London on Malet Street to begin a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Students gather around the University of London on Malet Street to begin a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Students gather around the University of London on Malet Street to begin a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Students gather around the University of London on Malet Street to begin a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Students gather around the University of London on Malet Street to begin a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Students gather around the University of London on Malet Street to begin a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: A student arrives with a home made sign at the University of London on Malet Street to begin a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Students pick up placards and gather around the University of London on Malet Street to begin a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Students pick up placards and gather around the University of London on Malet Street to begin a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Students pick up placards and gather around the University of London on Malet Street to begin a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Students pick up placards and gather around the University of London on Malet Street to begin a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Students Demonstrate In Favour Of Free Education(50 of68)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Students pick up placards and gather around the University of London on Malet Street to begin a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Students gather around the University of London on Malet Street to begin a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
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Protesters hold placards as they demonstrate against student fees during an annual march in central London on November 4, 2015. Students marched calling for free university education for all. Fees for university students in England were introduced in 1998 and the maximum allowable charge was trebled by the previous coalition government led by Prime Minister David Cameron to up to 9,000 (12,000 euros, 13,000 USD) GBP per year. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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Protesters chant slogans holding placards as they demonstrate against student fees during the annual march in central London on November 4, 2015. Students marched calling for free university education for all. Fees for university students in England were introduced in 1998 and the maximum allowable charge was trebled by the previous coalition government led by Prime Minister David Cameron to up to 9,000 (12,000 euros, 13,000 USD) GBP per year. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Students gather around the University of London on Malet Street to begin a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Students Demonstrate In Favour Of Free Education(55 of68)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Students gather around the University of London on Malet Street to begin a demonstration against education cuts on November 4, 2015 in London, England. University students from across the country are marching on the streets of London to protest against cuts to free education. After a rally outside what was the University of London Union, the march will take in Parliament Square, Milibank - occupied by student protesters five years ago - and end in front of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (the department responsible for universities). (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Tuition fees protest(56 of68)
Shadow chancellor John McDonnell speaks during a protest calling for the abolition of tuition fees and an end to student debt in Westminster, London. (credit:Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)
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A man is helped up by police during a protest calling for the abolition of tuition fees and an end to student debt in Victoria, London. (credit:Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)
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Students and police outside the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills during a protest calling for the abolition of tuition fees and an end to student debt in Westminster, London. (credit:Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)
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Police stop students outside the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills during a protest calling for the abolition of tuition fees and an end to student debt in Westminster, London. (credit:Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)
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A policeman falls over outside the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills during a protest calling for the abolition of tuition fees and an end to student debt in Westminster, London. (credit:Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)
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Students outside the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills during a protest calling for the abolition of tuition fees and an end to student debt in Westminster, London. (credit:Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)
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A policeman on the ground outside the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills during a protest calling for the abolition of tuition fees and an end to student debt in Westminster, London. (credit:Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)
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Students outside the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills during a protest calling for the abolition of tuition fees and an end to student debt in Westminster, London. (credit:Yui Mok/PA Wire)
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Students during a protest calling for the abolition of tuition fees and an end to student debt in Westminster, London. (credit:Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)
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Students during a protest calling for the abolition of tuition fees and an end to student debt in Westminster, London. (credit:Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)
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Students during a protest calling for the abolition of tuition fees and an end to student debt in Westminster, London. (credit:Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)
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Students during a protest calling for the abolition of tuition fees and an end to student debt in Westminster, London. (credit:Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)
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Students during a protest calling for the abolition of tuition fees and an end to student debt on Whitehall, London. (credit:Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)