back bench

Examples (10)

• Some MPs on the government back benches are starting to question the government's handling of the war.
• After being elected, she spent her first term on the back benches, learning the parliamentary process.
• The government faced a surprising rebellion from its own back benches over the proposed tax increase.
• From the back benches, he became a powerful voice for his constituents.
• His loyalty was rewarded with a promotion from the back bench to a junior ministerial role.
• The former minister returned to the back benches after resigning from the cabinet.
• There is growing unease on the back benches about the party's current leadership.
• A powerful speech from the back benches can sometimes sway the outcome of a debate.
• The Prime Minister cannot afford to ignore the collective opinion of the back benches.
• Throughout his long career, he remained a respected figure on the back benches, never seeking a cabinet position.