Alistair Darling, the former Chancellor of the Exchequer and a veteran Labour politician, has passed away at the age of 70, according to a spokesperson on behalf of his family.

In a statement released today, Mr. Darling’s family confirmed the sad news, saying, “The death of Alistair Darling, a former Chancellor of the Exchequer and long-serving member of the Labour cabinet, was announced in Edinburgh today.

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