UK students protest over university fees

Tens of thousands of students are protesting against plans by the British government to raise university tuition fees, smashing windows and lighting fires in London, the capital.

Wednesday's protest near the houses of parliament is the largest street demonstration in the country since the government announced tough austerity measures to curb public deficit.

Students attempted to force their way into the party headquarters of David Cameron, the prime minister, forcing the building to be evacuated.

[November 10, 2010]