backbench

Speech parts

1. backbench - Noun

2. backbench - Adjective

Meaning

any of the seats occupied by backbenchers in the House of Commons

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Examples

The role and function of backbench politicians deserves to be treated with respect. Alex Salmond

A backbench cross-party scrutiny and overview committee is in place to hold the executive cabinet to account. Source: Internet

Actually in terms of the backbench I think Barbara would be the best one. none are perfect or experienced but Austin is as bad as the current speaker from a perception perspective. Source: Internet

Aided by Airey Neave 's campaigning among backbench MPs – whose earlier approach to William Whitelaw had been rebuffed out of loyalty to Heath – she emerged as the only serious challenger. Source: Internet

Flushed from his success in persuading the government to make an adversary of another major trading partner, China, he is mobilising his backbench troops for another revolt. Source: Internet

Conservative backbench MSP Brian Monteith has the whip withdrawn for briefing against his leader to the Scotland on Sunday newspaper. Source: Internet

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