As a recent former leadership contender, however, his views make more waves. (conservativehome.blogs.com)
And he was unlikely to be perturbed by the fact former leadership rival Yvette Cooper received a far more rapturous reception for her speech in tribute to the outgoing party chief. (totalpolitics.com)
Meanwhile, Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell took a swipe at Mr Smith today, telling BBC News that former leadership candidate Angela Eagle was «forced off the ballot paper by pressure from Owen Smith's campaign». (politicshome.com)