The phrase "junior shadow" refers to a person who is learning and following the actions of someone higher ranking or more experienced in a certain role or job. They observe and imitate that person to gain knowledge and skills.
Sentences with «junior shadow»
The shadow business secretary, Angela Eagle, was among those thought to be considering their positions, with a string of more junior shadow ministers also likely to step down, and council leaders expected to speak out. (theguardian.com)
This was followed by the resignation of a number of junior shadow cabinet people, and defiance of the party whip by some 80 MPs. (leftfutures.org)
More MPs in junior shadow ministerial positions are expected to resign today in a bid to convince Mr Corbyn to leave his post, while reports suggest that Shadow Business Secretary Angela Eagle and her twin sister Maria, the Shadow Culture Secretary, could also quit. (politicshome.com)