Phil Woolas, former Labour MP and minister, dies of brain cancer aged 66
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Phil Woolas, a former Labour MP and minister, died at age 66 after battling brain cancer. He was elected to represent Oldham East and Saddleworth in 1997 and served in Parliament for 13 years, holding ministerial roles such as Minister of State for Local Government, the Environment, and Borders and Immigration. Woolas joined the Labour party at 16 and was formerly the president of the National Union of Students. Before entering politics, he worked in television and as head of communications at the GMB trade union. After leaving politics, he founded a lobbying firm and chaired the Ace Centre charity. During his time as minister, he faced criticism for his initial proposal regarding Gurkha settlement requirements in Britain, which was later revised.
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