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Statue to commemorate first atheist MP

A Victorian politician, who founded the National Secular Society 150 years ago, was the first atheist MP and paved the way for the separation of religion and public life.

Daily Politics reporter Ellie Price looks at how Parliament is celebrating the life of Northampton MP Charles Bradlaugh, described as an "odd-looking man", with a new sculpture.

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