WITH VIDEO: Hundreds of students from Sussex protested against planned rises in tuition fees today.

Students demonstrated in Brighton city centre and at Parliament Square in London as MPs vote on proposals to almost treble fees to £9,000.

Coaches took students from University of Sussex and University of Brighton up to the capital today.

Locally, protesters marched through Brighton from 1pm today.

The march began at The Level and went along Trafalgar Street, Queens Road, North Street and culminating with a rally at Victoria Gardens.

Schoolchildren were encouraged to take part in a co-ordinated walkout during their first break and many attended the protest.

The Argus ran a liveblog throughout the protest which lasted about three hours.

Rosh said: "I'm sad I couldn't be there with my fellow comrades but I shall support them from home while I complete my coursework."

Nat said: "The organisers have been targeting school children to walk out and join them.

"My 11-year-old son was encouraged to leave but thankfully is remaining safe at school and is making his voice heard by writing a letter to his local MP."

The protest lasted for about three hours with protesters sitting down outside the University of Brighton Pavilion Parade building.

Roger Dodger said: My son has gone protesting today, I fully support his peaceful actions and right to protest."

The protest caused some disruption to traffic and bus services were delayed for a short period of time as the students made their way through the city centre.

The march continued to Victoria Gardens, where it was meant to end, but then it continued along London Road to Preston Circus, up New England Street to Seven Dials and then down to Brighton railway station and on to the Clock Tower.

By 4.30pm about 30 students remained at the Clock Tower before going their own separate ways.

The protest was peaceful and only one arrest was made for a public order offence after someone failed to remove an offensive banner from display.

Organisers had discussed their intentions with police so officers were able to escort the march safely along the designated routes and keep what disruption there was to a minimum.

Supt Steve Whitton said: "I'm really pleased with the overall co-operation and behaviour of those taking part in today's event.

"This has ensured that the protest was able to take place safely and the impact on the city was minimal."

Are you in London or did you walk out of school? Contact Rebecca Evans on 01273 544511, leave your comments below or email rebecca.evans@theargus.co.uk. Or send us your pictures to picture.desk@theargus.co.uk.