Hundreds of mourners turned up to an Edinburgh church this morning for the funeral of former chancellor Alistair Darling, who died three weeks ago aged 70.
Mourners included former Prime Ministers Sir Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and the current shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves, at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral at Palmerston Place in the Capital.
Mr Darling died on November 30 following a stay in hospital where he was being treated for cancer. A private cremation took place on Monday.
Mr Darling died on November 30 following a stay in hospital where he was being treated for cancer. A private cremation took place on Monday.
9. Former leader
Former Labour leader Ed Milliband attending the memorial service of Alistair Darling at Edinburgh's St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral. Photo: Andrew Milligan/ PA
10. Former Prime Minister
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair (second left) and his wife Cherie Blair attending the memorial service of Alistair Darling at Edinburgh's St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, on Tuesday December 19, 2023. Photo: Andrew Milligan/ PA
11. TV political commentator
Scottish journalist and broadcaster Andrew Marr (centre) attending the memorial service in Edinburgh this morning. Photo: Andrew Milligan
12. First Minister
First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf (centre) attending the memorial service of Alistair Darling at Edinburgh's St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, on Tuesday December 19, 2023. Photo: Andrew Milligan/ PA