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PM pays tribute to late Tory MEP Philip Bradbourn

Prime Minister David Cameron has paid tribute to Tory MEP Philip Bradbourn, who has died at the age of 63.

The West Midlands MEP, who had served in the European Parliament since 1999, was diagnosed with bowel cancer shortly after being re-elected in May and died last night.

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Cameron pays tribute to Tory MEP Philip Bradbourn

Prime Minister David Cameron has paid tribute to Tory MEP Philip Bradbourn, who has died at the age of 63.

Mr Bradbourn, who had served in the European Parliament since 1999, was diagnosed with bowel cancer shortly after being re-elected in May and died last night.

David Cameron said Philip Bradbourn had a Credit: Ludlow Conservatives/PA Wire

Mr Cameron paid tribute to the West Midlands MEP's long career in public and political service, for which he was awarded the OBE in 1994.

Philip's dedication to public service was truly admirable; he was a well-respected and effective MEP. In a political career which spanned over four decades, he showed great passion in serving both the party and his constituents. My thoughts are with Philip's family at this sad time.

– David Cameron

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