Phil Woolas, a former Labour MP and minister who represented Oldham East and Saddleworth throughout New Labour's 13 years in power, died Saturday of brain cancer at age 66. Woolas held ministerial positions including minister of state for local government and immigration before losing his seat in 2010 following a court ruling on false campaign statements.
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Phil Woolas, a former Labour MP and minister who represented Oldham East and Saddleworth throughout New Labour's 13 years in power, died Saturday of brain cancer at age 66. Woolas held ministerial positions including minister of state for local government and immigration before losing his seat in 2010 following a court ruling on false campaign statements.