Tag: Alistair Darling

Former Chancellor of the Exchequer blasts Edinburgh tram loan plans

Scottish News

Anna Gault - August 24, 2011

By Kevin Duguid ALISTAIR Darling has branded Edinburgh City Council's plans to borrow £231m to extend the city’s tram route as “absolute madness”. The former Chancellor...

Renewed calls for Ewan Williamson's bravery to be honoured

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - July 18, 2010

By Michael MacLeod FORMER chancellor Alistair Darling has called on officials to fast-track a gallantry award for tragic fireman Ewan Williamson. The Labour MP filed a...

Darling warns of economic turmoil under Tory government

Deadline News Journalist - April 28, 2010

By Rory Reynolds CHANCELLOR Alistair Darling has attacked the Tories economic strategy for recovery, warning that it will lead to cuts in jobs, living standards...

Murphy vows to smash far right party with local coalition

Deadline News Journalist - January 17, 2010

By Rory Reynolds THE BRITISH National Party’s Scottish leader aims to contest Jim Murphy’s seat in the May election as part of PR drive to...

Neighbours of Susan Boyle weigh in on the 2009 British budget

Deadline News Journalist - April 22, 2009

By Oliver Farrimond IN THE hometown of Britain's Got Talent star Susan Boyle yesterday, there was a mixed reaction to the Chancellors Budget as her...

Shocked Dunfermline Building Society customers condemn Westminster Government

Deadline News Journalist - March 30, 2009

By Oliver Farrimond TROUBLED Dunfermline Building Society customers spoke about their shock and anger at the news that the bank is to be taken over...

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