"For more than a year he battled the brain cancer, glioblastoma. He leaves his wife Tracey, his sons Josh and Jed and a new grandson, and many friends and former colleagues who will all miss him greatly."
"Mr Woolas, who died in the early hours of Saturday, served as a minister in both the Blair and Brown governments, and as MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth between 1997 and 2010."
"Before entering Parliament, Phil was NUS president, TV producer and GMB union communications director. He served as MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth from 1997 to 2010, and a minister in both Tony Blair and Gordon Brown's governments."
Phil Woolas, a prominent Labour politician, passed away at 66 following a prolonged battle with glioblastoma. He served as MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth from 1997 to 2010 and held ministerial positions under both Tony Blair and Gordon Brown governments, including roles as whip and deputy leader of the Commons. Before his parliamentary career, Woolas worked as NUS president, television producer, and communications director for the GMB union. He is survived by his wife Tracey, sons Josh and Jed, and a grandson. His death was announced by family and close friends.
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