In any case, the graphics are where Shadow Fall really shine.

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With this reshuffle, Mr Hague has brought into his shadow cabinet new people who may be talented and may shine (such as Theresa May to education and employment, Bernard Jenkin to transport), while moving some round pegs to round holes (ex-Captain Iain Duncan-Smith to defence, Dr Liam Fox to health).

ECONOMIST: Man overboard

Where Mr Brown's glowering personality has obscured the talents in his cabinet, Mr Cameron lets George Osborne (the shadow chancellor), Michael Gove (his education spokesman) and others shine.

ECONOMIST: Bagehot