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Labour should ditch doom and gloom message for one of economic renewal

Before first conference speech by a Labour chancellor for 15 years, downbeat tune may have been overcooked

The Guardian - UK

How the polls changed in the run up to the independence referendum

IN the first three months after the official referendum campaign period started on May 30, 2014, the prognosis was poor for the Yes side.

The National (Scotland)

Six of the funniest moments during the 2014 referendum campaign

ANYONE looking back on the 2014 independence referendum campaign will know it had its fair share of funny moments...

The National (Scotland)

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MP hopes indyref book can help recapture ‘galvanising’ campaign of 2014

A VETERAN SNP MP is hopeful his new book accounting the ups and downs of the 2014 independence referendum can help campaigners recapture the…

The National (Scotland)

Political podcasting is the hottest career right now

These are the newly minted political podcasts and presenters in the U.K.

Fortune

If Rachel Reeves hikes capital gains tax, she’ll be more in line with Nigel Lawson than Gordon Brown

With Labour heavily predicted to win the upcoming UK election, there has been much talk about future tax plans.

The Conversation

Toxic budgets: the UK chancellors who left a poisonous legacy

Before an election, chancellors often try to woo voters with tax cuts that leave the incoming government in a hole. Here are six ‘poison pill’ speeches

The Guardian - UK

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‘The key thing is to have a plan’: the former City watchdog now helping to guide Keir Starmer

Charles Randell, ex-chair of the Financial Conduct Authority, cut his teeth helping the Treasury fight the financial crisis and is now a Labour election policy adviser

The Guardian - UK

Watch out, Rachel Reeves: the old guard is ganging up on your borrowing ambitions

The shadow chancellor had plans to increase borrowing to invest in infrastructure and more, but the weight of expert disapproval is wearing her down

The Guardian - UK

Senior figures from across UK politics gather to remember Alistair Darling

Edinburgh memorial service pays tribute to former chancellor for his ‘decency, honesty and shrewd judgement’

The Guardian - UK

Tony Blair and JK Rowling among mourners at Alistair Darling's memorial service

Former chancellor hailed as 'man of great integrity' as politicians from across the political spectrum gathered to pay their respects

Evening Standard

JK Rowling, Ian Rankin, and Labour grandees mourn at Alistair Darling's memorial

POLITICIANS from across the spectrum came together to remember the life of former chancellor Alistair Darling, at a service which contained both…

The National (Scotland)

Former chancellor Alistair Darling to be remembered at memorial service

Former prime ministers Sir Tony Blair and Gordon Brown are expected to attend the service in Edinburgh along with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer

Evening Standard

Memorial service for Alistair Darling to be held in Edinburgh

A MEMORIAL service for the former Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling will take place in Edinburgh on Tuesday.

The National (Scotland)

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The Guardian - UK

Letter: Alistair Darling obituary

Tim Lamport writes: Alistair played an active role in our proceedings

The Guardian - UK

Calm, logical, decisive - Alistair Darling was the perfect crisis chancellor

In the eye of a financial storm, the Labour party linchpin proved himself a safe pair of hands by steering us out of the 2008 crash

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves: Alistair Darling warned me not to fall into ‘Tory traps’

Shadow chancellor reveals Darling helped shape Labour party’s current policies before his death this week

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Standard View: As COP28 convenes, Britain must become a leader once again on climate

As economic, political and health crises buffet the world, there is one bubbling away in the background which threatens even greater calamity: the ecological crisis wrought by anthropogenic climate change.

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The Guardian - UK

Lord Darling of Roulanish obituary

Labour chancellor of the exchequer who in 2008 found himself in the eye of an unparalleled economic storm

The Guardian - UK

Gordon Brown: any Labour briefings against Alistair Darling were unfair

Former PM pays tribute to his then chancellor, who has died aged 70, but acknowledges complex relationship

Evening Standard

Darling was better at his job, and a better man, than any of today's lot

City Comment: The former Chancellor was more than a “safe pair of hands”

The Guardian - UK

Alistair Darling was a rare exception: a politician who quietly got things done

As chancellor during the financial crisis he showed great wisdom and courage, and he played a huge part in keeping the UK intact in the Scottish referendum

The Guardian - UK

How underrated chancellor Alistair Darling helped weather financial crisis

Labour politician, who has died aged 70, faced toughest challenge of his career when economy crashed in 2008

Evening Standard

OPINION - Alistair Darling was the chancellor Britain needed in a crisis

Today's newsletter was going to focus on Matt Hancock, who is appearing in front of the Covid-19 Inquiry, to discuss his role as health secretary during the pandemic. But events have superseded that.

The Independent UK

Former UK Treasury chief Alistair Darling, who steered nation through a credit crunch, has died

British ex-Treasury chief Alistair Darling has died at age 70

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