Leader of the Opposition
(politics, UK) In a house of legislature following the model of the Westminster system (such as the UK House of Commons), the parliamentary leader of the largest political party not forming the govern
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(politics, UK) In a house of legislature following the model of the Westminster system (such as the UK House of Commons), the parliamentary leader of the largest political party not forming the government.
“Under the rules, looking after his constituents is PP's primary responsibility, being leader of the opposition is secondary. Why are we still paying him when he doesn't do his job?”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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