On the leader's other flank, new shadow minister for voter engagement and youth affairs Cat Smith had been magically usurped by shadow foreign secretary, Emily Thornberry. (totalpolitics.com)
Senior MPs told the Guardian Corbyn and his team were already holding «interviews» with potential recruits to the shadow cabinet, though there have been disputes about the «terms and conditions», including whether Corbyn's allies can vet new shadow ministers» political advisers. (theguardian.com)
Labour was operating effectively in showcasing new shadow ministers after the reshuffle and in responding to attacks, including the Daily Mail's disgraceful slurs on Ed Miliband's father. (leftfutures.org)