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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
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"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
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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