Alistair Darling: Former PM Gordon Brown says 'in times of crisis, Alistair was the person you would want in the room'

The family of the party stalwart confirmed his death on Thursday at the age of 70 after a short stay in hospital.

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Gordon Brown remembers former chancellor Alistair Darling, who has died at the age of 70.
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