Posted 11/30/2023, 1:52:30 PM
Alistair Darling, former UK chancellor and leader of Better Together campaign, dies at 70
- Served as chancellor under Gordon Brown from 2007-2010, guiding the UK through the global financial crisis
- Spent over 25 years as an MP, serving constituents in Edinburgh
- Played a prominent role in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, chairing the "Better Together" campaign
- Held several Cabinet positions under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, including Transport Secretary and Work and Pensions Secretary
- Died at age 70 after a short illness, remembered across the political spectrum for his calm expertise, honesty, and commitment to public service