On Friday 20 November, students in Leicester are walking out of school, college and university to protest at the Clock Tower at 1:30pm. It is part of the International Youth Strike: students across Europe are walking out of class to fight for our future, not their wars.
Time and place
- When: Friday 20 November 2026, 1:30pm
- Where: the Clock Tower, Leicester
Walkouts
- De Montfort University (DMU): 12:30pm, in front of the Students’ Union (Campus Centre), then the Clock Tower at 1:30pm
- Leicester College: Joining the Leicester protest: 1:30pm, the Clock Tower; meeting point to be confirmed
- University of Leicester: 12pm, Students’ Union front steps (Percy Gee), with WQE College; march to DMU, then the Clock Tower at 1:30pm
- WQE College: 12pm, joint rally at the University of Leicester Students’ Union, then the Clock Tower at 1:30pm
Get involved
- Sign up to walk out and we will be in touch.
- Follow @socialist_students_leicester on Instagram for announcements.
- Questions? Text 07515921699.
- Want to organise a walkout where you study? Read our campaign pack.
What is 20 November?
The International Youth Strike is a day of school, college and university walkouts and protests across Europe. More than 25 youth and student organisations in 12 countries are building it, including Socialist Students in Britain. Its slogan is “Fight for our future, not their wars”. Read more in our campaign pack.
Find walkouts and protests in other towns and cities on our action in your area page.
