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front bench

noun

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  1. In the House of Commons, either of two benches nearest the floor of the chamber, one…

    In the House of Commons, either of two benches nearest the floor of the chamber, one occupied by the members of the Cabinet and the other by the Shadow Cabinet.

    • On her preparedness to return to Labour's front bench under new Leader of the Opposition Sir Kier Starmer, she is non-committal.

  2. Those Members of Parliament occupying the front benches.

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