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Former Labour MP Phil Woolas, 66, died after a year-long battle with brain cancer; he served in Parliament from 1997 to 2010 and later founded a political consultancy.
Phil Woolas, a former Labour MP and minister under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, has died at 66 after battling glioblastoma, a brain cancer, for over a year.
He represented Oldham East and Saddleworth from 1997 to 2010, serving in key roles including environment, immigration, and local government minister.
His career ended in 2010 when his election was voided due to false campaign claims, leading to a by-election won by Debbie Abrahams.
After leaving Parliament, he founded a political consultancy and chaired The Ace Centre, a national charity supporting people with communication difficulties.
Tributes from former leaders praised his dedication and resilience.
He is survived by his wife, sons, and grandson.
El ex diputado laborista Phil Woolas, de 66 años, murió después de una batalla de un año con cáncer cerebral; sirvió en el Parlamento de 1997 a 2010 y luego fundó una consultoría política.