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Strike-supporting MP stands firm

LABOUR MP Karl Turner hit back against intimidation yesterday after being attacked by Hull College boss Gary Warke for supporting striking staff.

The Kingston upon Hull East MP and shadow attorney general had recently spoken to University and College Union (UCU) members during their one-day walkout at the college.

Hull College teaching staff took action on Tuesday over unpaid pay awards and after bosses imposed new lesson monitoring.

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