Pro-Palestinian tent camps seen at British universities as chaos erupts trends now
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Scores of pro-Palestine encampments are being erected at British universities after seemingly being inspired by protests on US campuses.
Tents, banners and gazebos have been set up in Leeds, Bristol, Manchester, Sheffield, Newcastle and Warwick with demonstrators refusing to leave until the universities meet their demands.
Last night Jewish community leaders urged universities to shut down encampments over fears Jewish students may be 'harassed and excluded'.
Demonstrators have demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and have called for institutions to