'UoM Rent Strike' occupied three university buildings last week
Students at the University of Manchester say they have occupied a fourth building on campus this evening as part of an ongoing 'rent strike'.
It comes after the group 'UoM Rent Strike 2023' occupied three buildings last week. They are calling for university leaders to meet their demands, which include a 30% rent reduction, and to meet the demands of UCU strikers. Around 150 students have already pledged to withold their rent - collectively worth approximately £200,000 - according to the group. It is understood that a small group of protesters remain in the John Owens building, where the Vice Chancellor is located, but the 'main occupation' has now moved to the Simon building.Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, the group said the action will be 'indefinite' until the University meets their demands.
In a tweet, the group said: "We are now also occupying the Simon Building as the University continue to refuse to acknowledge us. We urge the University to work with students to implement a genuine cost of living support package with a long-term solution to sky-high rents and affordability."
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