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Portrait of Mr Phil Woolas

Former Member of Parliament

Mr Phil Woolas

Labour MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth

At a glanceMr Phil Woolas was a Labour MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth.

Early day motions2 tabled
14 Jun 2000 ITV REGIONAL COMPANIES 61 sig.
24 Feb 1998 MAGNET KITCHENS DISPUTE 76 sig.
Full parliamentary career16 past posts

Government posts

  • Minister of State (Regional Affairs) (North West) · Regional Affairs 9 Jun 2009 – 6 May 2010
  • Minister of State (HM Treasury) (also in the Home Office) · HM Treasury 5 Oct 2008 – 6 May 2010
  • Minister of State (Home Office) (Borders and Immigration) (also in HM Treasury) · Home Office 5 Oct 2008 – 6 May 2010
  • Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (Environment) · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 2 Jul 2007 – 5 Oct 2008
  • Minister of State (Department of Communities and Local Government) (Local Government and Community Cohesion) · Department for Communities and Local Government 5 May 2006 – 28 Jun 2007
  • Minister of State (Office of the Deputy Prime Minister) (Local Government) · Office of the Deputy Prime Minister 10 May 2005 – 5 May 2006
  • Deputy Leader of the House of Commons (Privy Council Office) · Privy Council Office 13 Jun 2003 – 10 May 2005
  • Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 29 May 2002 – 13 Jun 2003
  • Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 12 Jun 2001 – 28 May 2002

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Minister (Borders and Immigration) · HM Official Opposition 12 May 2010 – 5 Nov 2010

Committee memberships

Previous seats

  • Oldham East and Saddleworth · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 5 Nov 2010
  • Oldham East and Saddleworth · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010

Elections contested

  • Littleborough and Saddleworth 27 Jul 1995

Party affiliation

  • Labour 1 May 1997 – 5 Nov 2010

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Expenses£112,357 · 2010/11
Staffing£50,763
Winding Up£37,629
Office Costs£11,444

See every line item

Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mr Phil Woolas, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Mr Phil Woolas?

Mr Phil Woolas was a Member of Parliament who represented Oldham East and Saddleworth in the House of Commons. See Mr Phil Woolas's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Mr Phil Woolas represent?

Mr Phil Woolas sat as Labour. See Mr Phil Woolas's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Mr Phil Woolas represent?

Mr Phil Woolas was the Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth. See Mr Phil Woolas's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Mr Phil Woolas?

Mr Phil Woolas has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr Phil Woolas's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.