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Paul Myners, ‘tower of strength’ in financial crisis, dies aged 73

TheGuardian

Former Labour minister, City grandee and chair of Guardian Media Group, hailed by Gordon Brown Paul Myners, the City grandee and former Labour minister brought in to government to tackle the 2008 financial crisis, has died at the age of 73.

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

TheGuardian

Gordon Brown was UK prime minister from 2007 to 2010 Continue reading. For his wry humour too: I well remember him telling me once – eyebrows arched – of the bank executive who claimed that he only now had become aware of the risks he was taking.

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How underrated chancellor Alistair Darling helped weather financial crisis

TheGuardian

Labour politician, who has died aged 70, faced toughest challenge of his career when economy crashed in 2008 Full report: Alistair Darling dies aged 70 Tributes paid to former chancellor – business live UK politics live – latest updates Alistair Darling spent three turmoil-filled years as Gordon Brown’s chancellor but the crunch came in October 2008 (..)

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