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Funeral of Labour MP Paul Goggins who died aged 60 Funeral of Labour MP Paul Goggins, who died aged 60
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The funeral is set to take place of Labour MP Paul Goggins, who died aged 60 after he collapsed while out running. The funeral is taking place of Labour MP Paul Goggins, who died aged 60 after he collapsed while out running.
Mr Goggins, who represented Wythenshawe and Sale East in Greater Manchester, was out with his son when he fell ill on 30 December. He died on 7 January.Mr Goggins, who represented Wythenshawe and Sale East in Greater Manchester, was out with his son when he fell ill on 30 December. He died on 7 January.
The former Northern Ireland and Home Office minister was elected in 1997.The former Northern Ireland and Home Office minister was elected in 1997.
A service will be held at Salford Cathedral later, with Labour leader Ed Miliband expected to attend. Around 1,000 people are attending a service at Salford Cathedral, including Labour leader Ed Miliband and MPs from all the main parties.
Andy Burnham, Labour MP for Leigh and Shadow Health Secretary, said Mr Goggins had been a "mentor".
"Every time I had a problem when I was first elected, I would call Paul Goggins."
Also attending are Commons Speaker John Bercow, Labour's Don Valley MP Caroline Flint Liverpool Walton MP Steve Rotheram, Conservative MP for Altrincham & Sale West Graham Brady and John Leech, Liberal Democrat MP for Manchester Withington.
Mr Goggins, a father of three, was director of the Church Action on Poverty campaign group before becoming an MP. He also served as a councillor in Salford.Mr Goggins, a father of three, was director of the Church Action on Poverty campaign group before becoming an MP. He also served as a councillor in Salford.
Born in Manchester, he trained as a social worker before running a children's home.Born in Manchester, he trained as a social worker before running a children's home.