Jones Appointed to LabDem Leadership

POLITICO | In another controversial move by new LabDem leader -- John Waters -- an addition has been made to the front-bench and Shadow Cabinet. Seeking to further reform and replace the old party establishment, Waters has surrounded himself with a team of outsiders who stood in the shadows for over a decade during the Brandt years. The latest addition is former Senator for Port Collinger, and PLP MP Doug Jones. Jones served as a PLP MP under party-leader Tony Blair and up until the 565AER election, when he lost his seat due to the poor performance of the PLP during these elections. Jones was a close friend to party PLP Chairman Joe Biden, and played an important unofficial role in advising party leadership. Originally, Jones was opposed to the populist-left platform under Brandt, but decided to run for office as a Labour Democrat with the appointment of Christine Lagarde as Chairwoman. Jones won his seat in 582AER, and quickly gained attention as an important player of the party's progressive wing. To further bolster his leadership, Waters appointed Jones as Spokesperson of Industry and Labour, and gave him a seat at the Opposition Front Bench as Shadow Secretary for Industry, Innovation and Modernity.
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