2020 marked the largest student rebellion in years. Left frustrated by their university’s handling of the pandemic, thousands of young people nationwide have been striking and campaigning to have their voices heard.

But why are some students risking legal action to make a point?

On this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Ashna Hurynag speaks to University of Manchester rent strike organiser Ben McGowan, and final year De Montfort University law student Aisha Anamashaun, who’s looking to reduce tuition fees.

Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler