Meaning of frontbencher | Babel Free

Definitions

A Member of Parliament who sits on the front bench, and is typically part of the cabinet.

Examples

“Labour frontbencher Louise Haigh (Shadow Transport Secretary for heaven's sake!) initially lambasted TOCs before the handful of specialist rail commentators fell on her tweets and she changed her tune, refocusing her fire on Government.”

“Cleverly did not directly respond to the claim from the Labour frontbencher when he later answered her questions.”

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