What happens when students go on strike?

Podcast: History Behind the Headlines · History Extra

Opublikowano: 2026-10-07

Students have been protesting throughout France in recent weeks, with hundreds of thousands of people taking to the streets in cities including Paris and Marseille. It’s far from the first time that students have been involved in such mass demonstrations, and in this episode regular panellists Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter explore some notable historical parallels. Plus, as the UK’s politicians gather for their respective annual conferences, we take a look at some key moments that have defined the politics of their era. ------ If you have any questions that you'd like...