The phrase "slender majority" means a small or narrow advantage or majority for a particular group or side.
Sentences with «slender majority»
So, I think if there's an opportunity — as there appears to be here — and on an issue where David Cameron appears to be out of touch with majority English opinion as well, to actually remind the government how slender their majority is.» (totalpolitics.com)
«In these circumstances, it is right and proper that we assert the Scottish interest on fox hunting by voting with Labour against the Tories» proposals to relax the ban - in the process, reminding an arrogant UK government of just how slender their majority is - just as we will vote against the Tory welfare cuts next week, and appeal to Labour to join us.» (bbc.co.uk)
Tessa Jowell has represented the seat since its creation in 1997, having won the previous Dulwich seat from the Conservatives with a slender majority 5 years earlier. (labour-uncut.co.uk)