Sharon attended an event held by the Speaker of the House of Commons to mark the 90th birthday of ex South African President Nelson Mandela. The event took place in the Speaker's Rooms at the House of Commons and was attended by MPs from all parties. Although not attended by the man himself this was an important evening for reflecting on the lifetime of one of the true heroes of the last century and refocusing on political priorities. There was much talk of the situation in Zimbabwe which everyone wants to see resolved justly and amicably. Speaking afterwards Sharon said " Like so many people I grew up whilst Nelson Mandela was in prison and his steadfast commitment to the cause of black rights in South Africa was an inspiration to me. His eventual success just goes to show what can be achieved when you have justice on your side and I hope that Nelson Mandela can continue to inspire generations of people in the years to come."

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