Sentences with phrase «prominent backbenchers»
The phrase "prominent backbenchers" refers to members of a legislative body who are not part of the government or in leadership positions, but are well-known, influential, and respected within their party or among the public. Full definition
The biographical sketches include the political giants of the period: Castlereagh, Canning, Peel, Palmeston, Lord John Russell and Lord Althorp, and prominent backbenchers such as William Wilberforce, «Orator» Henry Hunt and Joseph Hume.
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Many MPs had backed an early day motion by Graham Allen demanding a recall of parliament, with prominent backbenchers like Douglas Carswell, David Davis, Graham Stuart and Phillip Davies lending their support.
Labour politicians employing family members include shadow cabinet member Kate Osomor and prominent backbenchers Jess Phillips, Caroline Flit and Michael Dugher.
But some other Labour MPs were nowhere to be seen in the conference hall this afternoon, amid reports that certain prominent backbenchers had taken the train out of Brighton on Tuesday morning.
Some of Corbyn's close allies in the parliamentary party regard the ferocity of the backlash against Livingstone by prominent backbenchers, such as Wes Streeting, and former ministers, including Andy Burnham, as a «witch hunt», aimed at undermining the leader in the run up to the local elections.
The MPs include prominent backbenchers Chris Leslie, Catherine West and Maria Eagle and all support the pro-EU Open Britain campaign.
Reeves is among several prominent backbenchers, including Chuka Ummuna, Stephen Kinnock and Emma Reynolds, who have responded to the Brexit vote with calls to reopen the debate on freedom of movement.
Chuka Umunna, one of the most prominent backbenchers pushing for a Remain vote, praised his party leader for coming forward today.
Prominent backbenchers Jacob Rees - Mogg and Sir Nicholas Soames also came out in support of Mr Johnson's leadership bid today.
ITV News» Chris Ship said Tristram Hunt and Mary Creagh were also among the prominent backbenchers who departed early.
Mr Field was appointed to «work alongside» Mr Duncan Smith — but Coalition insiders claim he has instead followed his own agenda, as he did as a Labour minister and then a prominent backbencher.