Yesterday, anti-fee protestors ‘took over’ Cambridge. A demonstration, overseen by Anglia Ruskin students, circulated the town with balloons, signs, and megaphones.

The event was part of a nationwide series of ‘Town Takeovers’ organised by the NUS in aid of the ‘Funding our Future’ campaign. Other ‘Takeovers’ have been held in  Liverpool, Bristol, and Newcastle.

The Cambridge demonstrators performing a number of publicity stunts throughout Cambridge.Their route ran from East Road to Parkers Piece, via St Andrews, Sidney Street, Green Street, Trinity Street, Kings Parade, Queens’ Lane, Silver Street, and Queens’ Green.

In addition to the ‘Takeover’, a debate with local political leaders on the issue was held in the evening at the Law Faculty.

In London, the campaign has gathered increasing support from Westminster; 60 MPs from diverse political parties were persuaded to sign a pledge promising to vote against a hike in top up fees and to pressure the Government to find an alternative.

On Sunday, a YouGov poll revealed that just 12 per cent think the review should even consider raising fees.