Hain successor announcement 'unlikely' today
It now seems unlikely that there'll be a new Shadow Welsh Secretary announced today. I'm told 'non-Wales-related delays' have put Ed Miliband's reshuffle announcements back until tomorrow or possibly even Wednesday.
The rapid rise of Owen Smith
Owen Smith joins the Shadow Cabinet after two years as an MP. But he is no new boy. He was first linked to the Wales Office 10 years ago.
Peter Hain resigns as Shadow Welsh Secretary
Peter Hain has announced he's standing down from the Shadow Cabinet to lead a campaign in Parliament for the building of a Severn Barrage.