front bench

In the UK Parliament, the front bench refers to the seats in the House of Commons occupied by leading government ministers and opposition spokespersons, or collectively the senior members of a political party.

• 🇵🇹No Parlamento do Reino Unido, o 'front bench' designa os assentos ocupados na Câmara dos Comuns pelos principais ministros do governo e pelos líderes da oposição; de modo geral, refere-se aos membros mais experientes ou de alto escalão de um partido político.

1. Leading politicians in parliament B2 formal british

   The seats in a parliament occupied by the leading members of the government and the opposition.

   • The Prime Minister sits on the front bench during debates.
   • The shadow cabinet members occupy the opposition front bench.
   • He was promoted to the front bench after the election.

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2. Leadership position B2 formal british

   Used to refer collectively to the most senior politicians in a government or opposition party.

   • The front bench proposed a new bill on education reform.
   • She is a respected member of the front bench.
   • The front bench is responsible for setting party policy.

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