Former UK Labour MP Phil Woolas Dies

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Phil Woolas has died of brain cancer. He was 66 years old.

His death was announced on Saturday morning. He had brain cancer for over a year.

Woolas was a Labour Member of Parliament in England. He represented Oldham East and Saddleworth. He was elected in 1997 and served for 13 years.

Klear Note — Labour is one of Britain's two major political parties. MPs are elected lawmakers in the UK Parliament.

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Labour: One of the main political parties in the United Kingdom
Member of Parliament: A person elected to represent an area in the UK government

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