the front bench
noun/ðə ˌfrʌnt ˈbentʃ/
/ðə ˌfrʌnt ˈbentʃ/
[countable + singular or plural verb]- the most important members of the government and the opposition in the British parliament, who sit in the front rows of seats
- an Opposition front-bench spokesman on defence
- She was recalled to the front bench less than a year after she resigned.
- The government front bench is/are right behind the Prime Minister on this issue.
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