P192 CJJFAX 192 Thu 21 Oct 21:13/44 1/3 DISPATCH Steve Richards reports on the new Shadow Cabinet:- John Smith has demonstrated his determination not to bj guided bz the outcome of yesterday's elections in choosing his new team. Frank Dobson has lost his fight to keep the Employment brief in spite of coming joint second with John Prescott. But Mr Smith owed Mr Prescott a big favour after the Labour conference and succumbed to pressure to give him a brief which will bj central (5 to labour's economic strategy. Next News World Flash TV/RadioP192 CEJFAX 192 Thu 21 Oct 21:19/23 2/3 I DISPATCH Steve Richards reports on the new Shadow Cabinet:- $hj main surprise has been the decision to keep Harriet Harman as Shadow Chief Secretary. This displays a desire by Mr Smith to defy the eccentric results of the elections, in which she did badly, and those who have been critical of her performance. Another surpising decision, in the same mould, is the retention of Ann Taylor as Education spokeswoman. She, too, has been heavily criticised. Next News World Flash TV/RadioP192 CEEFAX 192 Thu 21 Oct 21:14/49 3/3 DISPATCH Steve Richards reports on the new Shadow Cabinet:- The newcomer George Robertson becomes Scottish Spokesman. The previous occupant, Tom Clarke moves to Ovjrsajs Aid. Mo Mowlam who came highest of the women standing for election has been given the Heritage brief. The most enior members, Jack Cunningham, Gordon Brown and Tony Blair all retain their current jobs Home 110 Politics 130 World 160 Summary 1p2 Dispatch 190 Index 199 Next News World Flash TV/Radio