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We were at the stage where in a very short period of time, one of the world's biggest banks would have to shut the door and switch off the electricity.

Alistair Darling

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Alistair Darling
Age: 70
Born: 1953
Born: November 28
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British Politician
Politician
London
England
Alistair Maclean Darling
Alistair Maclean Darling
Baron Darling of Roulanish
Lord Darling of Roulanish
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