There’s much to welcome in Ed Miliband’s final set of shadow ministerial appointments. Some of Labour’s best new MPs, including Rachel Reeves (work and pensions), Rushanara Ali (international development) and Gloria del Piero (culture), have been swiftly promoted onto the frontbench and Miliband has retained the talents of figures such as Karen Buck (work and pensions) and Andy Slaughter (justice).
Why is Phil Woolas back on Labour’s frontbench?
The Labour MP, currently the subject of a court action, has been named Home Office minister.