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| Conservative MEP Philip Bradbourn dies aged 63 after bowel cancer diagnosis | |
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| Conservative MEP Philip Bradbourn has died aged 63 after 45 years in the Tory party. | Conservative MEP Philip Bradbourn has died aged 63 after 45 years in the Tory party. |
| He had been diagnosed with bowel cancer shortly after being re-elected in May’s European elections and died last night, the Conservative Party announced. | He had been diagnosed with bowel cancer shortly after being re-elected in May’s European elections and died last night, the Conservative Party announced. |
| Eric Pickles, Nigel Farage and Andrew Griffiths MP were among the politicians paying tribute to his years of service for the West Midlands. | Eric Pickles, Nigel Farage and Andrew Griffiths MP were among the politicians paying tribute to his years of service for the West Midlands. |
| Ashley Fox, leader of the Tory MEPs, called Mr Bradbourn a “one-off”, saying he was “a much loved character who could always be relied on for a robust intervention and a succinct summary of a political point”. | Ashley Fox, leader of the Tory MEPs, called Mr Bradbourn a “one-off”, saying he was “a much loved character who could always be relied on for a robust intervention and a succinct summary of a political point”. |
| “His no-nonsense approach to politics made him a powerful voice for the West Midlands as well as a resolute defender of the British taxpayers' interests in Brussels and Strasbourg,” Mr Fox added. | “His no-nonsense approach to politics made him a powerful voice for the West Midlands as well as a resolute defender of the British taxpayers' interests in Brussels and Strasbourg,” Mr Fox added. |
| Anthea McIntyre, Mr Bradbourn's fellow West Midlands MEP, said: "I am deeply saddened at the death of my friend and colleague. | Anthea McIntyre, Mr Bradbourn's fellow West Midlands MEP, said: "I am deeply saddened at the death of my friend and colleague. |
| “I have known Phil for nearly 40 years, from our days as Young Conservative activists in the West Midlands, through to recently working together as MEPs. | “I have known Phil for nearly 40 years, from our days as Young Conservative activists in the West Midlands, through to recently working together as MEPs. |
| “He has been a real champion of our region and its people in the European Parliament, and well respected across the political spectrum. He will be greatly missed.” | “He has been a real champion of our region and its people in the European Parliament, and well respected across the political spectrum. He will be greatly missed.” |
| Mr Bradbourn, who was awarded the OBE in 1994 for his public and political service, joined the Conservatives in 1969 and had been a town planning officer in local government for more than 20 years before becoming an adviser to the Conservative group on Wolverhampton City Council. | Mr Bradbourn, who was awarded the OBE in 1994 for his public and political service, joined the Conservatives in 1969 and had been a town planning officer in local government for more than 20 years before becoming an adviser to the Conservative group on Wolverhampton City Council. |
| In 2008, he won an apology from the now defunct News of the World, which wrongly claimed he used taxpayers’ money to fund a lavish trip to Table Mountain in South Africa. | In 2008, he won an apology from the now defunct News of the World, which wrongly claimed he used taxpayers’ money to fund a lavish trip to Table Mountain in South Africa. |
| MPs and fellow European Parliament representatives have been taking to Twitter to pay tribute to Mr Bradbourn. | MPs and fellow European Parliament representatives have been taking to Twitter to pay tribute to Mr Bradbourn. |
| Very sad to hear of the death of West Mids MEP Philip Bradbourn. He was a chum for over 45 years he will be missed by his many friends | Very sad to hear of the death of West Mids MEP Philip Bradbourn. He was a chum for over 45 years he will be missed by his many friends |
| Deeply saddened to hear about the death of Philip Bradbourn MEP. My sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones. | Deeply saddened to hear about the death of Philip Bradbourn MEP. My sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones. |
| Sorry to hear of the death of West Mids MEP Philip Bradbourn.He was a great mate.You can't put into 140 characters how you feel at such news | Sorry to hear of the death of West Mids MEP Philip Bradbourn.He was a great mate.You can't put into 140 characters how you feel at such news |
| So sorry to hear that my old friend Philip Bradbourn MEP died late last night. He will be much missed. RIP. | So sorry to hear that my old friend Philip Bradbourn MEP died late last night. He will be much missed. RIP. |
| We're very sad to hear that our colleague and friend Philip Bradbourn MEP lost his battle with cancer last night. RIP. | We're very sad to hear that our colleague and friend Philip Bradbourn MEP lost his battle with cancer last night. RIP. |
| Very sad to hear news this morning that my colleague Philip Bradbourn died last night. Rest in peace Phil, we will miss you. | Very sad to hear news this morning that my colleague Philip Bradbourn died last night. Rest in peace Phil, we will miss you. |
| Sorry to hear of the passing of my colleague Philip Bradbourn MEP, a passionate fighter for the West Midlands. | Sorry to hear of the passing of my colleague Philip Bradbourn MEP, a passionate fighter for the West Midlands. |
| Saddened to learn of the death of Philip Bradbourn OBE. An uncompromising fighter for the West Midlands in the European Parliament. RIP | Saddened to learn of the death of Philip Bradbourn OBE. An uncompromising fighter for the West Midlands in the European Parliament. RIP |
| So very sorry to hear that my good colleague Philip Bradbourn MEP has passed away - a true Conservative stalwart,... http://t.co/mrrjoQ0cEX | So very sorry to hear that my good colleague Philip Bradbourn MEP has passed away - a true Conservative stalwart,... http://t.co/mrrjoQ0cEX |
| Very sad to hear of the death of my fellow West Midlands MEP Philip Bradbourn. A respected, honest, conscientious and hard working man. | Very sad to hear of the death of my fellow West Midlands MEP Philip Bradbourn. A respected, honest, conscientious and hard working man. |
| Very sorry to hear of the untimely death of my old boss in Brussels Philip Bradbourn MEP. A true gent who will be sadly missed by many. RIP | Very sorry to hear of the untimely death of my old boss in Brussels Philip Bradbourn MEP. A true gent who will be sadly missed by many. RIP |
| Additional reporting by PA | Additional reporting by PA |