1. backbench - Noun
2. backbench - Adjective
any of the seats occupied by backbenchers in the House of Commons
Source: WordNetThe 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Conservative backbench MSP Brian Monteith has the whip withdrawn for briefing against his leader to the Scotland on Sunday newspaper.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