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Parliamentarian who neither holds ministerial office nor shadows a minister
Retrieved 10 September 2025. Look up backbencher in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. The BBC's definition of 'backbencher' Article/definition of 'backbencher'
Backbencher
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up backbench or backbencher in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A backbench, in the Westminster parliamentary system, is any bench behind the frontbenches
Backbench_(disambiguation)
Magazine published in India
Backbencher is a monthly youth magazine published in India. The magazine is published by Nagpur-based publisher Crazy Minds. Every month the magazine
Backbencher_(magazine)
UK Conservative parliamentary group
all Conservative backbench Members of Parliament (MPs), meets weekly while Parliament is in session and provides a way for backbenchers to co-ordinate and
1922_Committee
2013 Indian film
Backbench Student is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language romance film written and directed by Madhura Sreedhar Reddy. The film stars Mahat Raghavendra, Piaa
Backbench_Student
Canadian comic strip
Backbench was a panel cartoon appearing in The Globe and Mail. The strip was written and drawn by Graham Harrop. It consisted of multiple- and single-panel
Backbench_(comics)
Radio show
show's official website. "Backbencher: Beyond the snake pit". Halifax Chronicle Herald, May 2010. CBC Radio, "Backbencher wins Bronze at the New York
Backbencher_(radio_drama)
Development Backbencher Chawama Tasila Lungu 10 May 1983 Patriotic Front Backbencher Chembe Cliff Mpundu 11 August 1974 Patriotic Front Backbencher Chiengi
List of members of the National Assembly of Zambia (2021–2026)
List_of_members_of_the_National_Assembly_of_Zambia_(2021–2026)
Nasional Backbenchers Club (Malay: Kelab Ahli Penyokong Barisan Nasional; abbrev: BNBBC) is composed of the BN backbencher MPs. The term "backbencher" originates
Barisan Nasional Backbenchers Club and Parliamentary Council
Barisan_Nasional_Backbenchers_Club_and_Parliamentary_Council
Policy revolt by political party members
less and the concept is more commonly known as a backbench rebellion. The 1937 Social Credit backbenchers' revolt against the premiership of William Aberhart
Caucus_revolt
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990
challenged for the leadership of the Conservative Party by the little-known backbench MP Sir Anthony Meyer. Of the 374 Conservative MPs eligible to vote, 314
Margaret_Thatcher
Indian Hindi-language film
produced by Jio Studios in association with Hardik Gajjar Films and Backbencher Pictures. The film stars Neena Gupta, Kabir Bedi, and Vatsal Sheth, and
Aachari_Baa
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2007 to 2010
confirmed he intended to stay on in Parliament, serving as a Labour backbencher, to serve the people of his Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath constituency. He
Gordon_Brown
Queen of the United Kingdom from 1952 to 2022
chancellor, consulted the British Cabinet, Churchill, and the chairman of the backbench 1922 Committee, resulting in Elizabeth appointing their recommended candidate:
Elizabeth_II
Canadian politician
Omar Alghabra PC (Arabic: عمر الغبرا, romanized: ʿUmar al-Ḡabrā; born October 24, 1969) is a Saudi-born Syrian-Canadian politician who served as Canada's
Omar_Alghabra
British politician (1952–2021)
secretary to Michael Portillo for twelve years. He was more prominent as a backbencher, serving on many select committees and sponsoring several pieces of legislation
David_Amess
Head of government
became a KG, and Gordon Brown remained in the House of Commons as a backbencher until 2015. Churchill was offered a dukedom but declined. Andersson,
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Prime_Minister_of_the_United_Kingdom
Vatsal Sheth Apoorva Arora Kabir Bedi Jio Studios, Hardik Gajjar Films, Backbencher Pictures 21 Baida Puneet Sharma Sudhanshu Rai Manisha Rai Shobhit Sujay
List_of_Hindi_films_of_2025
Political orientation
Single-issue Transnational or International Taxi Leaders and organization Backbencher Caucus Caucus chair Frontbencher Lead candidate Leader of the Opposition
Centre-left_politics
British politician (1918–1994)
Keith Sinjohn Joseph, Baron Joseph, Bt, CH, PC (17 January 1918 – 10 December 1994), known as Sir Keith Joseph, 2nd Baronet, for most of his political
Keith_Joseph
Rejection of radical or extreme political views
Single-issue Transnational or International Taxi Leaders and organization Backbencher Caucus Caucus chair Frontbencher Lead candidate Leader of the Opposition
Political_moderate
British Labour politician
and later as Shadow Minister for Public Health from 2013 to 2015. As a backbencher, she campaigned against dangerous dogs and their owners, food poverty
Luciana_Berger
2023 Indian film by Abhishek Sinha
boyfriend. Since their school days, Arjun has been a topper and they were backbenchers. While peeing at the office washroom, Gaurav shouts about his frustrated
Tumse_Na_Ho_Payega_(film)
Election to the House of Commons in the Islington North constituency
Nationalisation Electoral history MP for Islington North CND AAM StWC Backbencher Socialist Campaign Group Islington 2024 election Leader of the Opposition
Islington North in the 2024 United Kingdom general election
Islington_North_in_the_2024_United_Kingdom_general_election
Feature of the Westminster system of government
from the public treasury to shadow ministers remain the same as for a backbencher—they have no executive responsibilities, unlike cabinet ministers—some
Shadow_cabinet
British politician (born 1949)
and advocating for a united Ireland and Palestinian statehood. As a backbencher, Corbyn routinely voted against the Labour whip, including New Labour
Jeremy_Corbyn
UK parliamentary committee
The Backbench Business Committee of the British House of Commons was created on 15 June 2010 through the adoption of a new standing order. It was created
Backbench_Business_Committee
Canadian politician from Toronto (born 1945)
Michael Colle (/koʊl/ "Cole"; born February 1, 1945) is a Canadian politician who has served as deputy mayor of Toronto since 2023, representing North
Michael_Colle
Canadian politician (born 1964)
Candice Marie Bergen Harris PC (née Bergen, previously Hoeppner; born September 28, 1964) is a Canadian politician who served as the member of Parliament
Candice_Bergen_(politician)
British politician (born 1969)
Justine Greening (born 30 April 1969) is an English former politician who was the secretary of state for education from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, she
Justine_Greening
Canadian politician
of Stewart but this motion was ruled out of order. Stewart became a backbencher and went on to serve on various committees, serving as Chairman of the
William_James_Stewart
British politician (born 1967)
Mary Helen Creagh CBE FCIL (born 2 December 1967) is a British politician who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Coventry East since 2024, having
Mary_Creagh
British politician (born 1978)
family's computer software company, Border Business Systems, and for a backbench Conservative MP, before moving to London to work as an economist at the
Matt_Hancock
Prime Minister of Australia (2007–2010; 2013)
very low number of 40 seats in the Federal Parliament, while one Labor backbencher compared the Labor Party to the Titanic. ABC reported that "some former
Kevin_Rudd
British politician (born 1983)
being elected Member of Parliament for Ilford North. Whilst he remained a backbench councillor following his election to Parliament, he chose not to claim
Wes_Streeting
Singaporean politician
Rahayu Sim Sun Syed Harun A. Tan Des. Tan K. H. Tan Zaqy Zhulkarnain PAP backbench Ang Cai C. Chen E. Chen Chia P. L. Choo David de Souza Foo Gho Hamid Hazlina
David_Neo
British politician (born 1983)
Bridget Maeve Phillipson (born 19 December 1983) is a British politician who has served as Minister for Women and Equalities since 2024 and Chair of the
Bridget_Phillipson
2024 controversy involving donations to Keir Starmer
hard-working politicians were entitled to "a bit of relaxation". Labour backbencher Rosie Duffield resigned the Labour whip over the row, accusing her government
2024 Labour Party freebies controversy
2024_Labour_Party_freebies_controversy
British politician (born 1955)
Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. He returned to the backbenches in September 2015. Stephen Timms was born on 29 July 1955 in Oldham,
Stephen_Timms
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1957 to 1963
minister. However, Butler and Reginald Maudling (who was very popular with backbench MPs at that time) declined to push for his resignation, especially after
Harold_Macmillan
Prime Minister of Canada from 2006 to 2015
Liberals, and five others. Harper returned to Ottawa as a Conservative backbencher and addressed a meeting of the Conservative caucus that included defeated
Stephen_Harper
Indian film director
Geetham in 2010. Reddy also directed films such as It's My Love Story and Backbench Student Reddy was born and raised in Warangal. He is a B.Tech graduate
Madhura_Sreedhar_Reddy
Deputy Chief Minister Yvette Berry resigned from the cabinet to sit as a backbencher following the handing down of a report from the Integrity Commission
Next Australian Capital Territory election
Next_Australian_Capital_Territory_election
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2022 to 2024
was elected to the House of Commons at the 2015 general election. As a backbencher, he supported the successful campaign for Brexit in the 2016 European
Rishi_Sunak
British politician (born 1974)
as a part of the 2025 British cabinet reshuffle and returned to the backbenches. Following the resignation of Angela Rayner, Powell put her name forward
Lucy_Powell
British politician (born 1969)
Cabinet by new Labour leader Keir Starmer in 2020 and returned to the backbenches. Butler was born Dawn Petula Butler in Forest Gate in east London, to
Dawn_Butler
Government of the United Kingdom from 2022 to 2024
Department for Education at the time, Coutinho herself being replaced by backbencher David Johnston. Michelle Donelan was appointed Minister on Leave on 28
Sunak_ministry
British politician (born 1970)
government by Andy Burnham in 2026 and subsequently returned to the backbenches. Kyle was born on 9 September 1970 and grew up in West Sussex, where
Peter_Kyle
Position within some political parties
Street. Government whips report to the prime minister on any possible backbench revolts and the general opinion of MPs within the party, and upon the
Whip_(politics)
British politician (born 1961)
of the Council from May to July 2019. From 2019 to 2022 he sat as a backbencher, serving as Chair of the Treasury Select Committee. From October 2022
Mel_Stride
Malaysian politician and civil servant (1959–2025)
language and Bung Moktar's broken English. Previously just a parliamentary backbencher at the federal level, Bung Moktar entered state politics following Barisan
Bung_Moktar_Radin
Second cabinet reshuffle undertaken by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
demotion to Minister of State at the Department for Business and Trade. The backbencher Esther McVey was appointed Minister without Portfolio in the Cabinet
November 2023 British cabinet reshuffle
November_2023_British_cabinet_reshuffle
Australian politician
District of Kororoit in the Victorian Legislative Assembly, sitting as a backbencher. Prior to the election, she was a state secretary of the Rail, Tram and
Luba_Grigorovitch
British politician (born 1962)
before resigning in protest at Corbyn's leadership in 2016. On the backbenches, he served as the chair of several select committees, and stood in the
Chris_Bryant
Medieval great hall in London, England
Committee Room off Westminster Hall as an additional debating chamber, where backbench Members of Parliament can raise matters of interest to them and receive
Westminster_Hall
Prime Minister of Australia from 2010 to 2013
binding vote. When the private members bill was introduced by Labor backbencher Stephen Jones, it was defeated in the House of Representatives on 19
Julia_Gillard
Canadian politician
Dan Crummell is a Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, who represented the district of St. John's West in Newfoundland and Labrador House
Dan_Crummell
British politician
Stephen Crabb (born 20 January 1973) is a British politician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Preseli Pembrokeshire from 2005 to 2024 and
Stephen_Crabb
Australian political term
a rehearsed or planted question asked of a government Minister by a backbencher of their own political party during Parliamentary Question Time. The
Dorothy_Dixer
Term of political science
Single-issue Transnational or International Taxi Leaders and organization Backbencher Caucus Caucus chair Frontbencher Lead candidate Leader of the Opposition
Political_party_funding
Senior member of parliament
Backbencher Frontbench Team "Frontbench (frontbenchers) - Glossary page". UK Parliament. Retrieved 28 February 2020. "Frontbenchers and backbenchers -
Frontbencher
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1937 to 1940
the age of 49. He declined a junior ministerial position, remaining a backbencher until 1922. He was rapidly promoted in 1923 to Minister of Health and
Neville_Chamberlain
Ideology considered far outside the mainstream
Single-issue Transnational or International Taxi Leaders and organization Backbencher Caucus Caucus chair Frontbencher Lead candidate Leader of the Opposition
Extremism
British statesman (1809–1898)
William Ewart Gladstone (/ˈjuːərt ˈɡlædstən/ YOO-ərt GLAD-stən; 29 December 1809 – 19 May 1898) was a British statesman who served four times as Prime
William_Ewart_Gladstone
British politician (1926-2007)
had not resigned beforehand.[citation needed] Gilmour remained on the backbenches until 1992, and opposed many Thatcherite policies, including the abolition
Ian Gilmour, Baron Gilmour of Craigmillar
Ian_Gilmour,_Baron_Gilmour_of_Craigmillar
Political alignment in the middle of the left–right political spectrum
Single-issue Transnational or International Taxi Leaders and organization Backbencher Caucus Caucus chair Frontbencher Lead candidate Leader of the Opposition
Centrism
British politician
education were not Mundella’s sole concerns in his early years as a backbencher. He attacked the War Office for its antiquated system for issuing army
A._J._Mundella
Parliamentary political opposition to the government of the United Kingdom
opposition has six questions, which they sometimes split into two sets. Backbench opposition MPs and frontbench opposition MPs that are not in the Shadow
His Majesty's Most Loyal Opposition
His_Majesty's_Most_Loyal_Opposition
Australian Labor Party election
candidate, Nicole Manison, chose to support Lawler and decided to move to the backbench following the election. 2024 Northern Territory general election "Northern
2023 Territory Labor Party leadership election
2023_Territory_Labor_Party_leadership_election
Singaporean politician (born 1989)
Rahayu Sim Sun Syed Harun A. Tan Des. Tan K. H. Tan Zaqy Zhulkarnain PAP backbench Ang Cai C. Chen E. Chen Chia P. L. Choo David de Souza Foo Gho Hamid Hazlina
Lee_Hui_Ying
Political system with three or more parties
Single-issue Transnational or International Taxi Leaders and organization Backbencher Caucus Caucus chair Frontbencher Lead candidate Leader of the Opposition
Multi-party_system
President of South Africa from 2009 to 2018
when Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene was replaced with the little-known backbencher Des van Rooyen in the 9 December 2015 reshuffle. The political response
Jacob_Zuma
Scottish politician
Gillian Anne Martin is a Scottish politician who has served as Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Rural Affairs since 2025. She previously served
Gillian_Martin
New Zealand politician (born 1990 or 1991)
Technology. In November 2024 he was named on The Post's 'Parliament backbenchers to watch' and in December 2025 he was named The Post's "Rookie on the
Francisco Hernandez (politician)
Francisco_Hernandez_(politician)
British politician (1926–2015)
1964 to 1966 with a much-reduced majority. He became a chairman of the backbench committee on social services, being quickly recognised for promotion to
Geoffrey_Howe
British political campaign
turnout. After winning the by-election, Davis returned to Parliament as a backbencher, vowing to continue the campaign. Davis's resignation followed a parliamentary
David Davis 2008 by-election campaign
David_Davis_2008_by-election_campaign
Canadian politician
Fuhr Gainey Long S. McLean Provost Sahota Sarai Van Koeverden Zerucelli Backbench Acan Al Soud Auguste Bains Baker Bardeesy Battiste Beech Begum Bendayan
Wade_Grant
British politician (born 1954)
he was elected to Parliament at the 1992 general election. He was a backbencher during the premiership of John Major (in office from 1990 to 1997). In
Iain_Duncan_Smith
South African politician
Pamela Tshwete (born 3 October 1951) is a South African politician from the Eastern Cape. She is currently serving as Deputy Minister of Human Settlements
Pam_Tshwete
Taoiseach (2020–2022, 2025–present)
harboured ambitions to lead the party should a vacancy arise. While some backbench rebel Fianna Fáil TDs and senators called for Cowen to go, no cabinet
Micheál_Martin
Indian actress
Chukkalanti Ammayi Chakkanaina Abbayi (2013) Anthaka Mundu Aa Tarvatha (2013) Backbench Student (2013) Ramayya Vasthavayya (2013) Dalam (2013) Iddarammayilatho
Pragathi
Singaporean politician
Koh Low Puthucheary Rahayu Sim Sun A. Tan Des. Tan K. H. Tan Zaqy PAP backbench W. N. Ang C. Chan L. H. Cheng Chia Chong Choo David de Souza Fahmi Foo
Sim_Ann
Canadian politician
Fuhr Gainey Long S. McLean Provost Sahota Sarai Van Koeverden Zerucelli Backbench Acan Al Soud Auguste Bains Baker Bardeesy Battiste Beech Begum Bendayan
Éric_St-Pierre
British politician (born 1953)
resigned in 1993 as a protest against defence cuts. He was awarded the 'Backbencher of the Year' at the annual Spectator magazine awards in 1996. Following
Julian_Brazier
elected to facilitate communications between the cabinet and Labour backbenchers – the chair of this committee also chaired meetings of the PLP as a whole
Parliamentary_Labour_Party
Singaporean politician (1930–2014)
Chor S. C. Fong C. C. Ho K. C. Lee Rahim Ramaswamy Sia Wee Ya'acob PAP backbench Ang Ariff C. Se. Chan C. Si. Chan Chew Chow Dhanam K. H. Fong Gonzales
Ariff_Suradi
President of Tanzania from 1964 to 1985
democratic choice for voters. Two ministers, six junior ministers, and nine backbenchers lost their seats and were replaced. Both Derek Bryceson and Amur Jamal
Julius_Nyerere
British politician (born 1960)
Miliband. He stood down from the role in October 2011 and returned to the backbenches, and returned to the shadow cabinet as Shadow Secretary of State for
John_Healey
British politician (born 1969)
nominated by 62 fellow Labour MPs. The other candidates were left-wing backbencher Diane Abbott, Shadow Education Secretary Ed Balls, Shadow Health Secretary
Ed_Miliband
Canadian politician (born 1998)
Fuhr Gainey Long S. McLean Provost Sahota Sarai Van Koeverden Zerucelli Backbench Acan Al Soud Auguste Bains Baker Bardeesy Battiste Beech Begum Bendayan
Jonathan_Rowe_(politician)
President of Singapore from 1981 to 1985
H. Lim S. C. Ong Ow Phua Rahim K. H. Sia Sidek E. L. Tan Ya'acob PAP backbench Ahmad K. P. Ang N. P. Ang Baptist Ch'ng Cheong Chiang Conceicao C. T
Devan_Nair
Continuous dominance of a single political party in elections
Single-issue Transnational or International Taxi Leaders and organization Backbencher Caucus Caucus chair Frontbencher Lead candidate Leader of the Opposition
Dominant-party_system
Canadian politician
Fuhr Gainey Long S. McLean Provost Sahota Sarai Van Koeverden Zerucelli Backbench Acan Al Soud Auguste Bains Baker Bardeesy Battiste Beech Begum Bendayan
Tim_Watchorn
Index of elections with the same name
Single-issue Transnational or International Taxi Leaders and organization Backbencher Caucus Caucus chair Frontbencher Lead candidate Leader of the Opposition
Leadership_election
Canadian politician
Fuhr Gainey Long S. McLean Provost Sahota Sarai Van Koeverden Zerucelli Backbench Acan Al Soud Auguste Bains Baker Bardeesy Battiste Beech Begum Bendayan
Amandeep_Sodhi
Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (2021–2022, 2022–2023)
was elected for Esher and Walton at the 2010 general election. As a backbencher, Raab co-wrote a number of papers and books, including After the Coalition
Dominic_Raab
Australian politician (born 1948)
resign as Labor Leader; he was succeeded by Simon Crean, and sat on the backbench for the first time since 1983. Despite initial improvements in Labor's
Kim_Beazley
Canadian politician
Fuhr Gainey Long S. McLean Provost Sahota Sarai Van Koeverden Zerucelli Backbench Acan Al Soud Auguste Bains Baker Bardeesy Battiste Beech Begum Bendayan
William Stevenson (Canadian politician)
William_Stevenson_(Canadian_politician)
British politician (born 1967)
ministers. Following his departure from government, Zahawi became a backbencher. In April 2023, he was reselected for the next general election. In November
Nadhim_Zahawi
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2019 to 2022
Truss, his foreign secretary. He remained in the House of Commons as a backbencher until June 2023, when he received the draft of the Commons Privileges
Boris_Johnson
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