Owen Smith named shadow work and pensions secretary

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Jeremy Corbyn has named MP for Pontypridd and former shadow secretary of state for Wales Owen Smith as shadow work and pensions secretary.

The announcement comes as Corbyn (pictured) unveils his front bench team following his election as Labour leader on Saturday. Smith's predecessor Rachel Reeves reportedly ruled herself out of ta...

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