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Crowds gather at Mandela's status in Parliament Square

Nelson Mandela: Political tributes

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Commons chamber: Grieve, Lansley and Osborne in the fray

The Week According to Sean Dilley

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Natalie Bennett: 'This government will be remembered as one of missed opportunities'

Comment: The only ‘long term’ Osborne understands is until the general election

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Isabella Sankey: This week's report on tackling extremism will only act as another recruiting tool

Comment: Gagging extremism will only drive it underground

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Richard Heller: 'Online voting removes any direct connection between a voter and his or her neighbourhood.'

Comment: Bercow needs to stick to the day job before he sabotages our democracy

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Andrew Copson: 'The pattern across the board is one of segregation.'

Comment: Faith schools are enforcing segregation right under our noses

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James Taylor: 'The decision to come out isn't an easy one'

Comment: Tom Daley was brave to come out – homophobia is still rampant in the world of sport

Olympic diver Tom Daley showed bravery and character by coming out on YouTube. For many gay people in the world of sport, homophobia is a part of life.

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Ariane Sherine: 'Vote because it's the right thing to do'

Why voting will make you happy

Comedy writer Ariane Sherine and Labour councillor Rowenna Davis team up to explain why voting really isn’t such a bad idea – no matter what Russell Brand thinks.

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