Staff at a Lewisham college are going on strike in a row over job losses and campus closure.

University College Union members at Lewisham Southwark College are striking tomorrow (June 4) in protest at plans to axe 112 jobs and close the college's Camberwell campus by the end of term.

The college has blamed the job losses and campus closure on the government reducing adult funding by 24 per cent.

Staff and students will be on picket lines at the college's four campuses in Lewisham, Deptford, Camberwell and Waterloo from 7.30am and will make their way to a rally starting in Friendly Gardens, Deptford.

UCU regional officer Una O'Brien said: "Of course no one wants to take strike action but staff have reached the point where they feel they have no other option.

"We believe by working together, we can find a way out of this crisis and avoid these devastating job losses and the closure of a key community asset that has given many locals a chance to get back into education.

"Unless we get a guarantee of no compulsory job losses, more action will be in pipeline."

The strike was approved by 50 per cent of union members voting in the ballot, with 85 per cent voting in favour of strike action.

Lewisham Southwark College stated they were disappointed to learn of the strike at a crucial time of the academic year with pupils sitting exams.

They also stated all colleges across the country have announced staff cuts and are having to make tough decisions to survive and set viable models for the future.

Lewisham Southwark College interim principal Jo Lomax said: "The college would like to emphasise it will be business as usual, with all scheduled exams taking place.

"Our staff are dedicated to ensuring students complete their courses and there will be support in place for anyone who requires it."