On Friday 20 November, students in Manchester and Salford are walking out of school, college and university to protest at Whitworth Arch (Queen’s Arch) at 12pm, then marching to No10 North at Heron House. 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, 12pm
- Where: Whitworth Arch (Queen’s Arch), Manchester
- Then: a march to No10 North, Heron House
Get involved
- Sign up to walk out and we will be in touch.
- Follow @socialiststudentsmanchester and @salfordsocialiststudents 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.
