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Labour Party

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Web site www.labour.org.uk
Leadership Keir Starmer
FoundedLondon
United Kingdom
Leader Ivana Bacik
Party leader
Founders James Connolly
James Larkin
Keir Hardie
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The Labour Party is a political party in the United Kingdom that has been described as an alliance of social democrats, democratic socialists, and trade unionists. The Labour Party sits on the centre-left of the political spectrum.

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Former Chancellor Alistair Darling dies aged 70

Nov 25,2023 12:11 am

Alistair Darling , the Labour chancellor who steered the UK through the 2008 financial crisis, has died aged 70, A Family spokesperson has said.

Following Labour's landslide 1997 election win, Lord Darling served in cabinet for 13 years under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown .

He also led the Better Together campaign in 2014's Scottish independence referendum.

The ex-Edinburgh MP died after a short spell in hospital, His Family said.

A statement issued on behalf of His Family called Lord Darling a " much-loved husband of Margaret and beloved father of Calum and Anna".

Leader of the Labour Party Sir Keir Starmer said: " Alistair lived A Life devoted to public service. He will be remembered as the chancellor whose calm expertise and honesty helped to guide Britain through the tumult of the global financial crisis.

" He was a lifelong advocate for Scotland and the Scottish People and his greatest professional pride came from representing his constituents in Edinburgh. " I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have benefited from Alistair's counsel and friendship. He was Always at hand to provide advice built on his decades of Experience - Always with his trademark wry, good humour. "

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