News article from the BBC about today's protest, despicable and illuminating what Stephen Williams has to say for himself "This is a nasty demonstration whipped up against me before I've even decided how to vote" - whipped up by who? The people he is elected to represent? And what does he mean, he 'hasn't decided', he was elected on a platform of not rising fees, that is more than a decision - it's a promise, obligation and it should be a legal requirement! Whatever way he votes, he is not only a liar but a coward. We need genuine working class representation in the HoCs - MPs on workers wage! MPs subject to instant recall!
About 70 students are protesting outside the surgery of a Bristol Lib Dem MP they claim has betrayed voters over proposed tuition fee rises - BBC 04/11/10
The protestors want Stephen Williams to vote against increasing the fees.
Organiser Gus Baker said: "His manifesto promised to scrap tuition fees and now he plans to vote in favour. It's a betrayal."
Mr Williams said: "This is a nasty demonstration whipped up against me before I've even decided how to vote."
The march to the Bristol West MP's advice surgery at the Council House on College Green is the third demonstration against increased tuition fees in the city in the past two weeks.
On Tuesday, police made 10 arrests for public order offences during a march which was attended by more than 2,000 students.
During a demonstration on 24 November, six people were arrested for public order offences which included fireworks being thrown at police on horseback.
The House of Commons is expected to vote on 9 December on the coalition government's proposals to raise the tuition fee limit from £3,290 to £6,000 and allow universities, under certain conditions, to charge up to £9,000 for some courses.
