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.