Politicians unite in tribute to 'a statesman of unimpeachable integrity'

Former Chancellor Alistair Darling dies at 70 after cancer battle

- Katrine Bussey

FORMER Chancellor Alistair Darling has been remembered for "calmness in a crisis" and "wry good humor" following his death aged 70.

Lord Darling, who spent almost three decades as an MP and 13 years in a Labour government under Sir Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, died after being treated for cancer.

A statement from his family said yesterday: "Mr Darling, the much-loved husband of Margaret and beloved father of Calum and Anna, died after a short spell in Western General Hospital under the wonderful care of the cancer team."

leader Labour Sir Keir Starmer, speaking in Dubai, where he is attend summit, ing the COP28 climate paid tribute saying: "Alistair's death has been met with real shock and profound sadness across the whole Labour movement.

"But not just the Labour movement by everybody who knew and loved him and respected him.

"I was privileged enough to be a friend and to get his wise counsel.