Alistair Darling: Alistair Maclean Darling is a Scottish Labour Party politician who has been a Member of Parliament (MP) since 1987, currently for Edinburgh South West.
Back from the Brink is a vivid and immediate depiction of the British government's handling of an unprecedented global financial catastrophe. Alistair Darling's knowledge and understanding provide a unique perspective on the events that rocked international capitalism. It is also a vital historical document.