New Labour strategist Philip Gould dies aged 61

Philip Gould, one of the leading architects of New Labour, has died aged 61. Gould, who had been suffering from cancer, passed away last night with his wife, Gail Rebuck and daughters, Georgia and Grace at his side.

The thoughts of everyone at LabourList are with his family at this time.

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