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Alistair Darling Remembered at Memorial Service in Edinburgh

Prominent Figures Pay Tribute to Former Chancellor's Contributions and Calm Leadership During 2008 Financial Crisis

  • Alistair Darling, former UK Chancellor, was remembered at a memorial service in Edinburgh.
  • Prominent figures including Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, JK Rowling, and Sir Keir Starmer attended the service.
  • Darling, who passed away last month at the age of 70, was praised for his calm handling of the 2008 financial crisis.
  • He also led the Better Together campaign in 2014, advocating for Scotland to remain in the UK.
  • Darling is survived by his wife, Maggie, and his two children, Anna and Calum.
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