Frontbencher
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Frontbencher is a noun meaning (politics) A Member of Parliament who sits on the front bench, and is typically part of the cabinet.
Meaning
(politics) A Member of Parliament who sits on the front bench, and is typically part of the cabinet.
Example Sentences
Cleverly did not directly respond to the claim from the Labour frontbencher when he later answered her questions.
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.
Word Forms
- frontbenchers
- front bencher
- front-bencher
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include front bencher, backbencher, backbench, crossbencher, cross-bencher, premier.
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