Awkward Bench — Słownik języka angielskiego

Nazwa własna

1. The front row of seats below the gangway on the Labour side of the House of Commons, where rebel MPs often sit.

   Użycie

   • użycie brytyjskie
   • slangowe

   Wyrazy powiązane

   below the gangway

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   Described as 'a sabre-toothed growler on Labour's awkward bench' (Robert Hardman), he sits alongside Dennis Skinner a mere arm's length from the Chief Whip, whom, in opposition during the 1992 Parliament, he defied 52 times, […]

   I am pleased that he is on the awkward Bench and hope to see him here in future.