(UK politics, slang) The front row of seats below the gangway on the Labour side of the House of Commons, where rebel MPs often sit.
(UK politics, slang) The front row of seats below the gangway on the Labour side of the House of Commons, where rebel MPs often sit.
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(British) 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.
relating to the back benches in parliament.
Those Members of Parliament occupying the front benches.
Secondary or inactive.
(slang, vulgar) The middle seat in a car, especially the one in the front next to the driver.