Shadow cabinet

The shadow cabinet is the team of senior spokespeople chosen by the leader of the official opposition to mirror the government’s actual cabinet. The shadow cabinet is composed of MPs and peers from the largest political party that is not in government. Each member is assigned a portfolio that “shadows” a specific government department and […]

His Majesty’s most loyal opposition

His Majesty’s most loyal opposition, commonly known as the official opposition, is the largest party in the House of Commons that is not in government. It plays a crucial role in scrutinising the government. Meanwhile, the official opposition seeks to present itself to the public as an alternative administration, hoping voters will return it to […]