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NEU college teachers go on strike to oppose cuts

TEACHERS at dozens of colleges across Britain walked out on strike yesterday against government cuts.

National Education Union (NEU) members in 25 colleges took to the pickets against Education Secretary Gavin Williamson’s £700 million shortfall in sixth-form funding.

A rally of hundreds of teachers also took place in central London.

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