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Senior member of parliament
sit to the Speaker's left (as seen from the Speaker's chair). The term frontbencher is therefore also used in New Zealand but usually refers to the foremost
Frontbencher
List of British government ministers
Cabinet (United Kingdom) Frontbench Team of Ed Davey "Frontbench (frontbenchers)". Parliament.UK. Retrieved 28 May 2021. A frontbencher is either a Government
British_Government_frontbench
Political term in the Westminster system
and the Dáil Éireann. Frontbench team of Pat Rabbitte Frontbench team of Eamon Gilmore Frontbench team of Enda Kenny Frontbench team of Gerry Adams "SNP
Frontbench_team
Feature of the Westminster system of government
Official Opposition frontbench, as part of frontbenchers to the parliament. Smaller opposition parties in Britain and Ireland have Frontbench Teams. In many
Shadow_cabinet
Political party role in the UK
The frontbench of His Majesty's Loyal Opposition in the Parliament of the United Kingdom consists of the Shadow cabinet and other shadow ministers of the
Opposition frontbench of Kemi Badenoch
Opposition_frontbench_of_Kemi_Badenoch
Political party in Northern Ireland
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is a unionist, loyalist, British nationalist and national conservative political party in Northern Ireland. It was
Democratic_Unionist_Party
The Frontbench of John Curtin was the federal Australian Labor Party frontbench from October 1, 1935 until Curtin's death on July 5, 1945. It was opposed
Frontbench_of_John_Curtin
In the UK Parliament; Shadow Cabinet and shadow ministers
The frontbench of His Majesty's Loyal Opposition in the Parliament of the United Kingdom consists of the Shadow Cabinet and other official shadow ministers
Official Opposition frontbench
Official_Opposition_frontbench
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2026
United Kingdom Former Mayor of Greater Manchester Former MP for Leigh Frontbench roles Hillsborough inquiry Swine flu pandemic Stafford Hospital inquiry
Andy_Burnham
Political party spokesperson group
The Frontbench Team of Ian Blackford was the team of Scottish National Party Spokespersons in the House of Commons from 2017 to 2022. Ian Blackford, who
Frontbench_of_Ian_Blackford
list of the shadow cabinets of the United Kingdom, including unofficial frontbench teams of spokespeople from other parties from 1964 to the present date
List of British shadow cabinets
List_of_British_shadow_cabinets
Political ideologies favouring egalitarianism
International Taxi Leaders and organization Backbencher Caucus Caucus chair Frontbencher Lead candidate Leader of the Opposition Majority leader Minority leader
Left-wing_politics
Political title of the person leading a parliamentary group
the city councils of Chicago, Baltimore, and Houston. Politics portal Frontbencher Majority leader Minority leader Pilet, Jean-Benoit; Cross, William (2014)
Parliamentary_leader
British politician
2024 general election. Chadwick currently sits on the Liberal Democrat frontbench team as their Spokesman for Wales. Chadwick grew up in Gloucestershire
David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat politician)
David_Chadwick_(Liberal_Democrat_politician)
Opposition cabinet of the United Kingdom
leadership therefore forms the current Shadow Cabinet. Not all opposition frontbenchers are members of the Shadow Cabinet, which is composed of the most senior
Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet (United Kingdom)
Official_Opposition_Shadow_Cabinet_(United_Kingdom)
British politician (born 1987)
election". New Statesman. 15 June 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2015. "Labour frontbencher Louise Haigh says she 'regrets' nominating Jeremy Corbyn as leader".
Louise_Haigh
British politician (born 1982)
Pennycook returned to the Opposition frontbench as Shadow Minister for Climate Change. In the December 2021 frontbench reshuffle, Pennycook was appointed
Matthew_Pennycook
British politician and academic
University of London. Pinkerton currently sits on the Liberal Democrat frontbench team as the Spokesman for Europe. Pinkerton was born and grew up in Scotland
Al_Pinkerton
Political party spokesperson group
The Frontbench Team of Stephen Flynn was the team of Scottish National Party Spokespersons in the House of Commons from 2022 to 2026. The frontbench was
Frontbench_of_Stephen_Flynn
Topics referred to by the same term
Frontbench Team of Vince Cable may refer to: First Frontbench Team of Vince Cable (2007) Second Frontbench Team of Vince Cable (2017–19) This disambiguation
Frontbench Team of Vince Cable
Frontbench_Team_of_Vince_Cable
The Frontbench of Ben Chifley was the federal Australian Labor Party frontbench from 13 July 1945 until Chifley's death on 13 June 1951. It was opposed
Frontbench_of_Ben_Chifley
The Australian Greens frontbench consists of all Greens members of Parliament serving as the party's spokespeople inside Parliament on various issues,
Frontbench of the Australian Greens
Frontbench_of_the_Australian_Greens
List covering British politics
This is a list of defections from the British Conservative Party to Reform UK, including former Cabinet members, sitting Shadow Cabinet members and backbenchers
List of Conservative Party defections to Reform UK
List_of_Conservative_Party_defections_to_Reform_UK
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007
"exceptional talent to conduct the change and put the most capable frontbenchers in the most important positions for future government." He also offered
Tony_Blair
Australian politician (born 1978)
appointed to the shadow ministry by Bill Shorten in 2013, becoming a frontbencher in 2015, and later to the shadow ministry of Anthony Albanese after Shorten's
Jim_Chalmers
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990
population is too prejudiced." In October 1961 she was promoted to the frontbench as Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry for Pensions by Harold Macmillan
Margaret_Thatcher
British politician (1932–2023)
global warming as "pie in the sky" and called on him and the Conservative frontbench to "get real". On 23 November 2009 Lawson founded and became chairman
Nigel_Lawson
UK Liberal Democrat team from 2020
his first frontbench team as Acting Leader in January 2020. Davey was elected permanent Leader on 27 August 2020 and assembled a new frontbench team in
Frontbench_team_of_Ed_Davey
Political group within UK Parliament
Churchill. Upon taking office Cable made no significant reshuffle to his Frontbench Team, so the line-up remained much as it was inherited from Tim Farron
Second Frontbench team of Vince Cable
Second_Frontbench_team_of_Vince_Cable
British politician (born 1969)
budget under threat with looming Tory leadership contest, warns Labour frontbencher". Independent. 20 April 2019. Archived from the original on 8 November
Jacob_Rees-Mogg
Australian political party election
resignations of these frontbenchers, which led to Littleproud leaving the Coalition agreement "in solidarity with his frontbenchers". The Coalition reformed
2026 Liberal Party of Australia leadership spill
2026_Liberal_Party_of_Australia_leadership_spill
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2024 to 2026
reduced the representation of the left and soft left on the opposition frontbench, while increasing the representation of the party's right. Notable changes
Keir_Starmer
Ministerial file holder
different design and generally made of wood are used as lecterns from which frontbench members of parliament delivered speeches to their parliamentary chamber
Despatch_box
British politician (born 1980)
lobby. On 17 February 2026, Braverman was appointed to Nigel Farage's frontbench team as spokesperson for Education, Skills and Equalities. Braverman was
Suella_Braverman
A technical grouping can be formed by a number of independents in order to reach the threshold to acquire speaking rights in the Dáil Frontbench Team
Front_bench_(Ireland)
Position in the Parliament of Canada
office should not be confused with Opposition House leader, who is a frontbencher charged with managing the business of the Opposition in the House of
Leader of the Official Opposition (Canada)
Leader_of_the_Official_Opposition_(Canada)
British Conservative politician (born 1951)
Since Lord Strathclyde retired from the frontbench in January 2013, Howe has been the longest-tenured frontbencher (chosen in 1991). Howe was appointed Knight
Frederick Curzon, 7th Earl Howe
Frederick_Curzon,_7th_Earl_Howe
Indigenous Australian politician (born 1952)
become Assistant Minister for Health, making him the first Indigenous frontbencher in federal parliament. Although his term commenced on 21 September, he
Ken_Wyatt
Combining elements from across the left–right spectrum
International Taxi Leaders and organization Backbencher Caucus Caucus chair Frontbencher Lead candidate Leader of the Opposition Majority leader Minority leader
Political_syncretism
Frontbench Team led by Nick Clegg from 2007 to 2010
The list that follows is the Frontbench Team led by Nick Clegg from 2007 to 2010, before the Liberal Democrats and Conservatives formed a coalition government
Frontbench_team_of_Nick_Clegg
UK Parliament constituency (since 1974)
Walthamstow (/ˈwɔːlθəmstoʊ/, Estuary English: [ˈwoːwfm̩stɐʏ]) is a constituency in Greater London created in 1974 and represented in the House of Commons
Walthamstow_(constituency)
Liberal Democrats frontbench team led by Paddy Ashdown
the Liberal Democrats frontbench team led by Paddy Ashdown, who was party leader from 1988 to 1999. Initially known as a frontbench team, the Lib Dems began
Frontbench team of Paddy Ashdown
Frontbench_team_of_Paddy_Ashdown
British politician (born 1980)
the Labour Party was the Official Opposition, she held various shadow frontbench positions, including Shadow Financial Secretary to the Treasury from 2013
Shabana_Mahmood
British politician (born 1962)
Charlie Falconer and later Harriet Harman, before joining the government frontbench as Deputy Leader of the House of Commons in 2008 under Gordon Brown. He
Chris_Bryant
from speaking or answering questions from the frontbench in parliament. "Imran Hussain: Labour frontbencher resigns in support of Gaza ceasefire". The Guardian
Opposition frontbench of Keir Starmer
Opposition_frontbench_of_Keir_Starmer
do so. The list that follows is the frontbench team led by Swinson in 2019. Swinson announced her first frontbench team in August 2019. Of 14 MPs, Norman
Frontbench_team_of_Jo_Swinson
Form of political opposition within a parliamentary system of government
International Taxi Leaders and organization Backbencher Caucus Caucus chair Frontbencher Lead candidate Leader of the Opposition Majority leader Minority leader
Parliamentary_opposition
New Zealand shadow cabinet (1965–1972)
As the Labour Party formed the largest party not in government, the frontbench team was as a result the Official Opposition of the New Zealand House
Shadow_Cabinet_of_Norman_Kirk
UK Conservative parliamentary group
independently of frontbenchers. Its executive membership and officers are by consensus limited to backbench MPs; however, since 2010, frontbench Conservative
1922_Committee
Frontbench team of Reform as of 2026
defections to Reform UK Reform UK Board Kemi Badenoch shadow cabinet Frontbench team of Ed Davey Cabinet of the United Kingdom Official Opposition Shadow
Frontbench team of Nigel Farage
Frontbench_team_of_Nigel_Farage
The Frontbench of Arthur Calwell was the opposition Australian Labor Party frontbench of Australia from 7 March 1960 to 8 February 1967, opposing the
Frontbench_of_Arthur_Calwell
Frontbench Current members of Parliament Frontbench team Chief whip Frontbench in opposition Frontbench Team of Paddy Ashdown (1997–1999) Frontbench Team
List of United Kingdom Liberal Democrat MPs (2015–2017)
List_of_United_Kingdom_Liberal_Democrat_MPs_(2015–2017)
British politician (born 1965)
Wolverhampton South East at the 2005 general election. He joined the government frontbench as Parliamentary Secretary for the Cabinet Office in 2006 before being
Pat_McFadden
Junior member of the Official Opposition frontbench
The shadow solicitor general is a member of the Official Opposition frontbench. The shadow solicitor general shadows the solicitor general for England
Shadow_Solicitor_General
Clegg as Leader of the Liberal Democrats on 29 July 2015, unveiling his Frontbench Team shortly afterwards. Farron conducted his first reshuffle on 28 October
Frontbench_team_of_Tim_Farron
Senior minister in His Majesty's Treasury
shadow chief secretary to the Treasury who sits on the Official Opposition frontbench. Between 1961 and 2015, the holder of the office of Chief Secretary to
Chief Secretary to the Treasury
Chief_Secretary_to_the_Treasury
British politician (born 1960)
Retrieved 4 February 2024. Boffey, Daniel (22 March 2024). "John Healey: frontbench veteran uniquely equipped to ready Labour for office". The Guardian. "Rawmarsh
John_Healey
British politician (born 1980)
March 2018. On 13 June 2018, Reeves and five other MPs resigned as frontbenchers to vote in favour of remaining in the single market, defying the party
Ellie_Reeves
Official Opposition shadow cabinet of Canada since 2025
Carney's Liberal government frontbench. Because Poilievre was unseated in the 2025 election, Andrew Scheer led the frontbench team as the parliamentary
Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet of the 45th Parliament of Canada
Official_Opposition_Shadow_Cabinet_of_the_45th_Parliament_of_Canada
Welsh Conservatives frontbench team (1999–2007)
Welsh Conservative Group in the National Assembly for Wales, formed his frontbench team of party spokespeople between 18 August and 25 August 1999 after
Frontbench Team of Nick Bourne
Frontbench_Team_of_Nick_Bourne
British politician (born 1972)
Eric Illsley. In October of the same year, Jarvis joined the opposition frontbench under Ed Miliband as shadow minister for culture. In the 2013 shadow cabinet
Dan_Jarvis
Position in the British Shadow Cabinet
Minister for the Cabinet Office is a position on the Official Opposition frontbench attending the British Shadow Cabinet, appointed by the Leader of the Opposition
Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office
Shadow_Minister_for_the_Cabinet_Office
Canadian politician
Weiler Yip Zahid Zuberi Official Opposition v t e Conservative Party Frontbench Poilievre Aitchison Albas Anstey Arnold Baber Baldinelli Barlow Barrett
Tanveer_Shahnawaz
The Labour Party is the fifth-largest political party in Dáil Éireann. The Labour Party leader appoints a team of TDs, Senators and MEPs to speak for the
Labour Party Front Bench (Ireland)
Labour_Party_Front_Bench_(Ireland)
First Minister of Wales since 2026
the Wood shadow cabinet and held several positions on the Plaid Cymru frontbench team, including Deputy Leader following defeat in the 2018 party leadership
Rhun_ap_Iorwerth
British politician (born 1980)
Shadow Cabinet on 4 November 2024, as she began forming her opposition frontbench. On 15 January 2025, Badenoch's spokesperson confirmed she will not conduct
Kemi_Badenoch
Canadian provincial legislature since 2025
House leader: Mike Farnworth, NDP Government whip: Janet Routledge, NDP Frontbench: Eby ministry Official opposition, Conservative Party caucus Leader of
43rd Parliament of British Columbia
43rd_Parliament_of_British_Columbia
slumps to worst-ever primary vote in days after Jacinta Price dumped from frontbench". Seven West Media Limited. 15 September 2025. Archived from the original
Opinion polling for the next Australian federal election
Opinion_polling_for_the_next_Australian_federal_election
British politician (born 1980)
Stalybridge and Hyde at the 2010 general election, and subsequently joined the frontbench under Ed Miliband. Reynolds was Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS)
Jonathan_Reynolds
The frontbench of the ACT Greens refers to the various portfolios and leadership positions held by the ACT Greens' MLAs. The current frontbench was unveiled
Frontbench_of_the_ACT_Greens
Frontbench in the British Parliament of the Liberal Democrat Party
While in opposition, the Leader of the Liberal Democrats appoints a frontbench team of members of Parliament (MPs), peers in the House of Lords, members
Liberal Democrat frontbench team
Liberal_Democrat_frontbench_team
Welsh politician (born 1939)
Thorneycroft Succeeded by John Stradling Thomas Shadow portfolios Shadow Frontbench 1994–1996 Solicitor General Personal details Born (1939-06-17) 17 June
Donald Anderson, Baron Anderson of Swansea
Donald_Anderson,_Baron_Anderson_of_Swansea
Canadian politician
Weiler Yip Zahid Zuberi Official Opposition v t e Conservative Party Frontbench Poilievre Aitchison Albas Anstey Arnold Baber Baldinelli Barlow Barrett
Michael_Ma
Prime Minister of Canada since 2025
Weiler Yip Zahid Zuberi Official Opposition v t e Conservative Party Frontbench Poilievre Aitchison Albas Anstey Arnold Baber Baldinelli Barlow Barrett
Mark_Carney
Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2015
supported leaving the European Union, Clegg returned to the Liberal Democrat frontbench, concurrently serving as Spokesperson for Exiting the European Union and
Nick_Clegg
UK Parliament constituency (since 1974)
Tooting is a constituency created in 1974 in Greater London. It is represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 2016 by Rosena Allin-Khan
Tooting_(constituency)
Member of the British Shadow Cabinet
position, unless a shadow deputy prime minister is chosen, on the opposition frontbench, after the leader. Past shadow chancellors include Harold Wilson, James
Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer
Shadow_Chancellor_of_the_Exchequer
President of Ghana from 2001 to 2009
during Ghana's Second Republic, and a Popular Front Party opposition frontbencher during the Third Republic. In the Fourth Republic, Kufuor stood as the
John_Kufuor
2024 book by Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram
United Kingdom Former Mayor of Greater Manchester Former MP for Leigh Frontbench roles Hillsborough inquiry Swine flu pandemic Stafford Hospital inquiry
Head_North
Australian politician
appointed Shadow Minister for Education in 2009. Flegg’s elevation to the frontbench came to fruition when the LNP, under Campbell Newman, secured a historic
Bruce_Flegg
British politician
v t e Current UK Liberal Democrat MPs Frontbench Team North West England Tim Farron Tom Morrison Lisa Smart Yorkshire and the Humber Tom Gordon West Midlands
Calum_Miller
a majority of under 10%. Opposition frontbench of Kemi Badenoch (November 2024 to present) Opposition frontbench of Rishi Sunak (July 2024 to November
List of United Kingdom Conservative MPs (2024–present)
List_of_United_Kingdom_Conservative_MPs_(2024–present)
British politician and veterinarian (born 1982)
Hampshire, with his partner. Chambers currently sits on the Liberal Democrat frontbench team as the Spokesperson for Mental Health. Danny Seiorse Chambers was
Danny_Chambers
Shadow ministry of opposition leader Angus Taylor
ministry succeeded the Ley shadow ministry as shadow ministry and Coalition frontbench, with no changes to portfolios held by the Liberal Party's coalition partner
Taylor_shadow_ministry
Political party
consists of backbench MPs, meeting weekly while parliament is sitting. Frontbench MPs have an open invitation to attend. The 1922 Committee plays a crucial
Conservative_Party_(UK)
Cornish politician
2024 general election. Maguire currently sits on the Liberal Democrat frontbench team as their Shadow Attorney General, and serves as a core member of
Ben_Maguire
British politician (born 1977)
was elected to the House of Commons in 2010. She served on the shadow frontbench under Ed Miliband from 2010 to 2015 and was briefly shadow housing secretary
Emma_Reynolds
Shadow Ministerial role
exchequer secretary to the treasury is a member of the Official Opposition frontbench in the United Kingdom. The officeholder shadows the exchequer secretary
Shadow Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury
Shadow_Exchequer_Secretary_to_the_Treasury
Government of Wales since 2026
minister of Wales on 12 May 2026. From 2023 to 2026, Rhun ap Iorweth ran a frontbench team of shadow members, when Plaid Cymru was in opposition to the Labour
Ap_Iorwerth_government
UK political controversy
of the Opposition Tenure Leadership election Shadow Cabinet Opposition frontbench May 2021 reshuffle November 2021 reshuffle 2023 reshuffle Antisemitism
2024 suspension of rebel Labour MPs
2024_suspension_of_rebel_Labour_MPs
Book by Paul Marshall and others
Frontbench Current members of Parliament Frontbench team Chief whip Frontbench in opposition Frontbench Team of Paddy Ashdown (1997–1999) Frontbench Team
The_Orange_Book
Australian politician (born 1968)
Keneally onto the frontbench despite opposition from the NSW Right faction. On 29 May Ed Husic announced his resignation from the frontbench and endorsed Keneally
Kristina_Keneally
UK shadow cabinet in 2024
election; the result was announced on 2 November. On 18 July, further junior frontbench roles were appointed. Changes from Sunak's final Cabinet to Shadow Cabinet
Sunak_shadow_cabinet
Election of Australia's 49th parliament
October 2025. McIlroy, Tom (3 October 2025). "Andrew Hastie quits Coalition frontbench over immigration policy dispute". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved
Next Australian federal election
Next_Australian_federal_election
British politician (born 1978)
Jeremy Corbyn's election as party leader in September 2015, she joined the frontbench as shadow civil society minister. She later became a critic of Corbyn
Anna_Turley
Shadow ministry of opposition leader Sussan Ley
and Tony Pasin from the frontbench, while the National Party dropped Michael McCormack and Barnaby Joyce from the frontbench. All six were shadow ministers
Ley_shadow_ministry
Political alignment in the middle of the left–right political spectrum
International Taxi Leaders and organization Backbencher Caucus Caucus chair Frontbencher Lead candidate Leader of the Opposition Majority leader Minority leader
Centrism
British politician (born 1977)
Leader Ed Davey as the party spokesperson for Defence as part of his Frontbench Team. "No. 64465". The London Gazette. 22 July 2024. p. 14085. "Helen
Helen_Maguire
Group within a political party
International Taxi Leaders and organization Backbencher Caucus Caucus chair Frontbencher Lead candidate Leader of the Opposition Majority leader Minority leader
Political_faction
British politician (born 1961)
Wallasey. Following the 1997 general election, Eagle joined the government frontbench under Tony Blair as a Parliamentary under-secretary of state at the Department
Angela_Eagle
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