(politics, UK) In a house of legislature following the model of the Westminster system (such as the UK House of Commons), the parliamentary leader of the largest political party not forming the govern
(politics, UK) In a house of legislature following the model of the Westminster system (such as the UK House of Commons), the parliamentary leader of the largest political party not forming the government.
“Under the rules, looking after his constituents is PP's primary responsibility, being leader of the opposition is secondary. Why are we still paying him when he doesn't do his job?”
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(politics, UK, Westminster system) The head of government in parliament and leader of the cabinet.
(UK politics) A leader of a devolved government such as Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
(UK) Office of the Leader of the House of Commons.
(UK politics) The lower house of the British Parliament.
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(UK, politics) The House of Commons and the House of Lords within the Palace of Westminster.