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What a world we live in. Kids being exploited for the benefit of a few who wants their hands on the worlds taxes.
A £24,000 statue of Greta Thunberg installed at a university has sparked anger among students who have branded it a "vanity project".
The University of Winchester believes it is the world's first life-sized sculpture of the "inspirational" Swedish environmental activist.
But the students' union said the funds could have been better spent.
The university said "no money was diverted" from student support or staffing for the project.
President of Winchester Student Union Megan Ball described Thunberg as a "fantastic role model to everyone, as someone who speaks loudly and proudly about important global issues" but said the union could not support the sculpture.
Greta Thunberg statue at Winchester university sparks anger
The students' union questions whether the £24,000 cost of the statue could have been better spent.
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A £24,000 statue of Greta Thunberg installed at a university has sparked anger among students who have branded it a "vanity project".
The University of Winchester believes it is the world's first life-sized sculpture of the "inspirational" Swedish environmental activist.
But the students' union said the funds could have been better spent.
The university said "no money was diverted" from student support or staffing for the project.
President of Winchester Student Union Megan Ball described Thunberg as a "fantastic role model to everyone, as someone who speaks loudly and proudly about important global issues" but said the union could not support the sculpture.