Noun
a member of the House of Commons who is not a party leader
Source: WordNetThe Commons has been clear already that it does not support a no-deal exit. That is my position, and as a backbencher I will continue to argue against a no-deal exit. Philip Hammond
I have never believed in the Wizard of Oz theory of consulting, that I am all-knowing and all-seeing, and that everyone around me is kind of a backbencher. David Axelrod
British Labour’s confrontation with the radical Left started in 2015, when Jeremy Corbyn, a far-left outsider who spent most of his political career as a parliamentary backbencher, was elected as the leader of the party. Source: Internet
The backbencher embraced Speaker Curtis Pitt after handing in her letter of resignation and then fell over, only to be helped up by Liberal National Party MP Jarrod Bleijie. Source: Internet
A diverse group of senators has moved swiftly to ensure legislation - authored by Liberal backbencher Dean Smith - will be debated as soon as Thursday, with the goal of legalising same-sex marriage by Christmas. Source: Internet
"And it's up to you, when you find a minister is debating like a backbencher, rule him out of order and if he misbehaves, kick him out like former speaker Mr Nabulyato kicked out Benny Kakoma when he was trying to be unruly." Source: Internet