Owen Smith confirmed as new Shadow Welsh Secretary
Pontypridd MP Owen Smith has been confirmed as the new Shadow Welsh Secretary. He replaces Peter Hain who confirmed yesterday that he was stepping down from the role in order to campaign for a Severn Barrage.
Mr Smith will be giving his first TV interview in Wales Tonight at 6pm
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.