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Former local government minister Phil Woolas dies

Former local government minister Phil Woolas has died, his family has announced.

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By Martin Ford | 16 March 2026
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Former local government minister Phil Woolas has died, his family has announced.

He passed away on Saturday aged 66 following a battle with glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer.

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