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Corbyn in solidarity with striking uni workers

JEREMY CORBYN joined university picket lines today in solidarity with striking workers and those campaigning for improved holiday and sick pay.

Speaking on the steps of the School of Oriental and African Studies (Soas), the Labour leader stood with striking University and College Union (UCU) members at neighbouring University College London (UCL).

He was also joined by porters and cleaners at Soas, who are campaigning for improved holiday and sick pay.

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