Discover the Charming Legacy of Oliver Colvile’s Brother After Former MP Passes Away at 66

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Former Conservative MP Oliver Colvile passed away at the age of 66, as confirmed by Stuart Andrew, the Shadow Secretary for Health and Social Care. Andrew paid tribute in the House of Commons, noting Colvile’s dedication and integrity during his tenure. He represented Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport from 2010 to 2017 and was recognized for his consistent support of the party.

Legacy of Oliver Colvile

Colvile was remembered fondly by colleagues, including House Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle and Health Secretary Wes Streeting. They expressed their condolences and shared admiration for his character and contributions to politics. He leaves behind his older brother, Charles Colvile, and a legacy of community service in his constituency.

Charles Colvile: The Notable Brother

Charles Colvile is a prominent cricket commentator for Sky Sports since 1990.
Before joining Sky, he was a sports reporter for Radio 4 and worked on the Today programme.
He has covered significant cricket events, including the Ashes and tours of the English team in the 90s.
Charles has gained respect in the sporting community despite not playing professionally.
He has contributed obituaries for major figures in cricket, showcasing his deep knowledge of the sport.

In 2019, Charles reflected on the legacy of bowler Bob Willis, highlighting his impact on cricket. He tends to keep his family life private, but it is known that he is married and manages a household with four children, two dogs, and two guinea pigs.

Oliver Colvile’s Political Journey

Before entering Parliament, Oliver Colvile had a successful career in communications. He advised Conservative politicians on grassroots campaigns in key electoral districts. His first attempt to win a parliamentary seat in 2001 ended in defeat, losing by 7,000 votes.

In 2005, he again contested Plymouth Sutton, narrowing the margin but still losing to incumbent Linda Gilroy by over 4,000 votes. His persistence paid off in 2010 when he won the Plymouth Sutton and Devonport seat with a majority of 1,149 votes. He successfully retained his seat in 2015, although his majority shrank to 523 votes.

In 2017, he narrowly lost to Labour’s Luke Pollard. Throughout his political career, Colvile served on the Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee and held the position of Parliamentary Private Secretary for both the Secretary of State for Defence and Northern Ireland. Following his electoral defeat, he continued to work in politics as the Director of Conservatives Abroad.