Protests have taken place outside colleges across the North East of England in support of lecturers striking in London over education cuts.

The University and College Union (UCU) said it opposed “massive” cuts which would lead to job losses.
Union members at 11 London colleges are taking part in the action.

Staff at Redcar and Cleveland College, Middlesbrough College, South Tyneside College and Bishop Auckland College held lunchtime protests.

There are fears hundreds of jobs could be lost across colleges in the North East should proposed cuts go ahead.

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