Of the full shadow cabinet, only Iain Duncan-Smith, the shadow social-security secretary, and Andrew Mackay, the shadow Northern Ireland secretary, have never been ministers.

ECONOMIST: Shadow cabinet

"It's important that all members of the shadow cabinet play their full role in explaining and defending Labour's policy and approach, " he said.

BBC: Peter Hain says Labour must perform better

It was a theme on full display in a speech by the shadow chancellor, Michael Portillo, who appealed to his party to show tolerance, respect and support for all people, whatever their background, race or sexual orientation.

ECONOMIST: On the up

The comments fuelled speculation that Mr Portillo had made a deal with Mr Hague to take full control over economic policy before his surprise promotion to the shadow cabinet earlier this month.

BBC: Portillo's pledge on tax

Shadow education secretary Stephen Twigg said the scheme had his full support, calling it "an exciting opportunity that could play a major role in reforming children's social work".

BBC: Social work scheme will fast-track top graduates

Former shadow home secretary David Davis said the report should be published in full as quickly as possible.

BBC: Police 'failings' in MP's arrest

Shadow business minister Ian Lucas said the bill had Labour's full support.

BBC: Safety advice bill clears Commons

Shadow Business Secretary Chuka Umunna MP said the report "underlines the need for a full investigation and for government to look again at sanctions and whether the law can be tightened up to prevent this scandal ever being repeated".

BBC: Construction workers

Adobe Edge Inspect is the full release of the product (which I wrote about this summer) that started out as Adobe Shadow.

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