Shadow Pensions Minister

Alex Cunningham, the shadow pensions minister, speaks to James Phillips about his new brief, auto-enrolment, and DB deficits

The MP for Stockton North, Alex Cunningham, has been appointed as shadow pensions minister.

The Labour Party has not abandoned the role of shadow pensions minister, despite the post being vacant for several months, according to reports.

Debbie Abrahams has been promoted to shadow work and pensions secretary following a series of resignations and promotions.

Angela Raynor has called for the creation of a retirement system which ensures a "secure retirement regardless of background" in her first major speech since taking on the shadow pensions brief.