Phrases with «backbencher»

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A backbencher refers to a politician who holds a less prominent position in government or parliament. They usually sit in the back rows of the legislative chamber, hence the term "backbencher." Full definition

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Sentences with «backbencher»

  • It was Tory backbenchers protecting Tory peers who believe they rule by divine right that scuppered these reforms as before they fought moves to remove hereditary peers. (totalpolitics.com)
  • Public support for a second vote is likely to embolden Mr Umunna's group of Labour backbenchers who have been urging Jeremy Corbyn to back a Norway - style soft Brexit by pushing for Britain's membership of the European Economic Area. (politicshome.com)
  • As well as the content of the Statement, it's worth noting the contributions from Conservative backbenchers in the Commons session that followed it. (conservativehome.blogs.com)
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