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Three ex-PMs to join Cameron at Mandela memorial

Three previous Prime Ministers - Sir John Major, Tony Blair and Gordon Brown - are to join current PM David Cameron at the memorial ceremony for Nelson Mandela in South Africa tomorrow, Downing Street said.

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Parliament pays tribute to Nelson Mandela's legacy

Prime Minister David Cameron has opened tributes in Parliament recognising the legacy of the former South African President Nelson Mandela.

David Cameron has led tributes in Parliament. Credit: ITV News

He said: "Nelson Mandela was a towering figure in our lifetime, a pivotal figure in the history of South Africa and the world, and it's right that we meet in this Parliament to pay tribute to his character, his achievements, and his legacy."

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