the Shadow Cabinet
/ðə ˌʃædəʊ ˈkæbɪnət/
/ðə ˌʃædəʊ ˈkæbɪnət/
- the group of British Members of Parliament from the Opposition (= the main party opposing the government) who would probably form the Cabinet if their party were in power. Each member of the Shadow Cabinet speaks for their party on matters for which they would be responsible.
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the Shadow Cabinet