They closed LSE, we would like to open it Rebel student

They have barred the entrances to the union building and stuck posters on the doors and walls, with slogans like "Occupied for Student Action" and "LSE in exile".

One student, who refused to be identified by the cameras, said: "It is very difficult to say how long we are going to be here. We need a base from which to work and this is why this base was taken in the first place."

He said so far only sociology lectures had been held in the ULU.

Another rebel student blamed Dr Adams and the governors for closing the school: "They hold the power, not the revolutionary students of LSE. They closed LSE, we would like to open it."

He accused Dr Adams of trying to restrict their academic freedom by putting up the security gates.

However, it is clear the LSE rebels do not command total support among the student community.

Another group of students tried to get into the union building but found their entrance barred.

Their spokesman said: "We feel something should be done to tell people they do not represent us. We do not want our grants stopped. The vast majority of us want to pass our exams."

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