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A car containing Prince Charles and Camilla has been attacked by protesters in central London, in violent scenes after MPs voted to raise tuition fees in England to up to £9,000 per year. A car containing Prince Charles and Camilla has been attacked by protesters amid violent scenes following the vote to raise tuition fees in England to up to £9,000 per year.
A window was cracked and their car hit by paint, but the couple were unharmed.A window was cracked and their car hit by paint, but the couple were unharmed.
In angry scenes, protesters have battled with police and attacked buildings, including the Treasury and the Supreme Court.In angry scenes, protesters have battled with police and attacked buildings, including the Treasury and the Supreme Court.
Police say eight officers were hurt in clashes. They have made nine arrests. Ambulance services say 37 people were hurt. The police made 15 arrests.
Protests have spread to the West End with demonstrators breaking shop windows in Oxford Street.Protests have spread to the West End with demonstrators breaking shop windows in Oxford Street.
Three ministerial aides have resigned, but the fees rise survived a backbench rebellion with a 21-vote majority.
Violent scenesViolent scenes
Riot police forced back protesters who were smashing windows and trying to break into a side door of the Treasury. Protesters also smashed windows at the Supreme Court. And riot police had to force back protesters who were smashing windows and trying to break into a side door of the Treasury and the Supreme Court.
Earlier protesters had forced their way into Parliament Square and pressed against lines of police in front of the Houses of Parliament.Earlier protesters had forced their way into Parliament Square and pressed against lines of police in front of the Houses of Parliament.
The vote will mean fees being almost tripled, as the government saw its majority cut by three-quarters in a backbench rebellion. The vote will mean fees will almost treble to £9,000 a year. The government's majority was cut by three-quarters to 21 in a backbench rebellion. Three ministerial aides resigned.
Less than half of Lib Dem MPs voted for the government's plans for tuition fees. Less than half of Lib Dem MPs, some 21, voted for the government's plans for tuition fees. Six Conservative MPs voted against
There were 21 Lib Dem and six Conservative MPs who voted against the coalition.
Mounted police were used to control crowds, as thousands of demonstrators protested outside the Houses of Parliament.Mounted police were used to control crowds, as thousands of demonstrators protested outside the Houses of Parliament.
The London Ambulance Service says 19 people have been treated for injuries - six have been taken to hospital. Superintendent Julia Pendry said officers had come under sustained attack and condemned "acts of wanton vandalism, wanton violence" by protesters. At least ten police officers were injured.
There were angry clashes as protesters - some throwing missiles - fought to break through police lines. Fires were started and buildings sprayed with graffiti.There were angry clashes as protesters - some throwing missiles - fought to break through police lines. Fires were started and buildings sprayed with graffiti.
The BBC's Ben Brown, outside Parliament, said protesters shouted "shame on you" as news of the result filtered out to the crowd.
In violent scenes earlier, the BBC's Mark Georgiou said there had been injuries to both police and protesters near to Westminster Abbey.In violent scenes earlier, the BBC's Mark Georgiou said there had been injuries to both police and protesters near to Westminster Abbey.
The Metropolitan Police say there have been attacks using "flares, sticks, snooker balls and paint balls".The Metropolitan Police say there have been attacks using "flares, sticks, snooker balls and paint balls".
Students from around the UK gathered in London for a day of protests and a rally - with police expecting about 20,000 demonstrators.Students from around the UK gathered in London for a day of protests and a rally - with police expecting about 20,000 demonstrators.
ResignationsResignations
The coalition government faced its first major backbench rebellion in the vote.The coalition government faced its first major backbench rebellion in the vote.
The BBC's Ben Brown, outside Parliament, said protesters shouted "shame on you" as news of the result filtered out to the crowd.
Two Lib Dem ministerial aides, Mike Crockart and Jenny Willott, have resigned their posts as a ministerial aide because they intend to vote against the fee increase.Two Lib Dem ministerial aides, Mike Crockart and Jenny Willott, have resigned their posts as a ministerial aide because they intend to vote against the fee increase.
A Conservative ministerial aide, Lee Scott, has also resigned.A Conservative ministerial aide, Lee Scott, has also resigned.
Business Secretary Vince Cable welcomed the result as a way of delivering a "high-quality university sector that is more responsive to the needs of students".Business Secretary Vince Cable welcomed the result as a way of delivering a "high-quality university sector that is more responsive to the needs of students".
Liberal Democrat MPs had been under intense pressure - as they had given students an election pledge to vote against any fee increase.Liberal Democrat MPs had been under intense pressure - as they had given students an election pledge to vote against any fee increase.
Party leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, who has become a target for student anger, was supported by Lib Dem ministers.Party leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, who has become a target for student anger, was supported by Lib Dem ministers.
But 21 Lib Dems voted against and eight abstained or did not vote, including Liberal Democrat deputy leader Simon Hughes abstained.But 21 Lib Dems voted against and eight abstained or did not vote, including Liberal Democrat deputy leader Simon Hughes abstained.
Mr Hughes said that the "level of fee increase... may have a significant disincentive effect on youngsters going to university".Mr Hughes said that the "level of fee increase... may have a significant disincentive effect on youngsters going to university".
'Bad day''Bad day'
Reacting to the result, Labour leader Ed Miliband said it was a "bad day for families and young people, and a bad day for democracy".Reacting to the result, Labour leader Ed Miliband said it was a "bad day for families and young people, and a bad day for democracy".
Shadow business secretary John Denham said in the debate that the fee increase was being driven by the government's decision to have deep cuts to university funding.Shadow business secretary John Denham said in the debate that the fee increase was being driven by the government's decision to have deep cuts to university funding.
"Even if they had just cut universities the way they are cutting other public services, students would be facing fees of no more than £4,000," he told the BBC."Even if they had just cut universities the way they are cutting other public services, students would be facing fees of no more than £4,000," he told the BBC.
The package of measures will see fees rising to an upper limit of £9,000 per year - with requirements for universities to protect access for poorer students if they charge more than £6,000 per year.The package of measures will see fees rising to an upper limit of £9,000 per year - with requirements for universities to protect access for poorer students if they charge more than £6,000 per year.
The proposals to raise fees have triggered a wave of student and school pupil protests, with a march last month leading to an attack on the Conservative headquarters in Millbank.The proposals to raise fees have triggered a wave of student and school pupil protests, with a march last month leading to an attack on the Conservative headquarters in Millbank.
Dozens of universities have been occupied by students - with students in five more universities occupying buildings this week.Dozens of universities have been occupied by students - with students in five more universities occupying buildings this week.
For the first time, there have also been occupations of schools by pupils.For the first time, there have also been occupations of schools by pupils.
Divided viewsDivided views
Aaron Porter, president of the National Union of Students, said the students had "won the arguments and the battle for public opinion".Aaron Porter, president of the National Union of Students, said the students had "won the arguments and the battle for public opinion".
"We have lost in the House of Commons today only because MPs have broken their promises. We are incredibly disappointed and angry with the politicians who have let us down so badly," said Mr Porter."We have lost in the House of Commons today only because MPs have broken their promises. We are incredibly disappointed and angry with the politicians who have let us down so badly," said Mr Porter.
There has been no consensus within the university sector about the fees deal.There has been no consensus within the university sector about the fees deal.
The university lecturers' union has backed student protesters - while university vice chancellors have been split over whether to support or oppose the fees plan.The university lecturers' union has backed student protesters - while university vice chancellors have been split over whether to support or oppose the fees plan.
Steve Smith, president of Universities UK, said: "No one takes any pleasure in asking graduates to take on more debt.Steve Smith, president of Universities UK, said: "No one takes any pleasure in asking graduates to take on more debt.
"But the cuts to the higher education budget are a reality and we must make sure that our universities are properly funded.""But the cuts to the higher education budget are a reality and we must make sure that our universities are properly funded."
The plan to raise fees will apply to students in England. Welsh students will not pay the higher rate of fees, even at universities in England.The plan to raise fees will apply to students in England. Welsh students will not pay the higher rate of fees, even at universities in England.
In Scotland there are no tuition fees - and Northern Ireland has still to decide how it will respond to any fee rise in England.In Scotland there are no tuition fees - and Northern Ireland has still to decide how it will respond to any fee rise in England.
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