Mr Darling has for some time been a fan of Coldplay.

Mr Darling is not alone in his allegation that the Governor has been too political.

Yes of course, Mr Darling is far superior by miles.

Mr Darling played a difficult hand as chancellor well and has rightly defended his record.

Mr Darling may also set a target to get all government buildings zero-carbon within a decade.

Susan caught up with her after a few words with Mr Darling.

Mr Darling said depositors were bound to feel bitter at their treatment.

Mr Darling could, of course, have gone much further.

Mr Darling appears to have discovered a zeal for balancing the books.

As Mr Darling has found to our cost, even nationalising banks does not make the problem go away.