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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sylvia Hui

Lecturers in the UK refuse to mark exams in labor dispute, leaving thousands unable to graduate

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Hafsa Yusuf was supposed to graduate last week. The 21-year-old English literature major had spent 200 pounds ($255) on graduation gown rental, photography and tickets for her family to attend the ceremony.

But just two weeks before the big day, Queen Mary University of London sent her an email saying she couldn't graduate because of industrial action taken by academic staff across the U.K.

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