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Miliband praises ANC heroes in Parliament tribute to Mandela
Miliband: Mr Mandela had demonstrated the power of people and politics to change the world

Labour leader Ed Miliband paid tribute yesterday to the thousands of anti-apartheid campaigners and ANC activists who helped Nelson Mandela's vision become a reality.

Addressing a hushed Commons chamber, Mr Miliband said Mr Mandela had demonstrated the power of people and politics to change the world.

The Labour leader spoke as MPs abandoned planned Commons business for an emotion-charged session of tributes to the great South African.

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