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    Alistair Darling’s ‘calmness in a crisis’ remembered following his death aged 70

    by Katrine Bussey Nov 30, 2023 4 minutes

    Former chancellor Alistair Darling has been remembered for his “calmness in a crisis” and his “wry good humour” following his death aged 70.

    Mr Darling, who spent almost three decades as an MP and 13 years in government under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, died after spending time in hospital being treated for cancer.

    A statement issued on behalf of his family on Thursday said: “The death of Alistair Darling, a former chancellor of the Exchequer and long-serving member of the Labour cabinet, was announced in Edinburgh today.

    “Mr Darling, the much-loved husband of Margaret and beloved father of Calum and Anna, died after

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