Leader of the Opposition

The Leader of the Opposition is a title traditionally held by the leader of the largest party not in government in a Westminster System of parliamentary government. The Leader of the Opposition is invariably seen as the alternative Prime Minister to the present incumbent, and heads a rival alternative government known as the Shadow Cabinet or Opposition Front Bench.

Related Topics:
Westminster System - Prime Minister - Shadow Cabinet - Front Bench

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In many Commonwealth Realm monarchies, the full title is Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition.

Related Topics:
Commonwealth Realm - Monarchies

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See also:

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• Leader of the Opposition (Australia)
• Leader of the Opposition (Canada)
• Leader of the Opposition (Ontario)
• Leader of the Opposition (India)
• Leader of the Opposition (Iran)
• Leader of the Opposition (Ireland)
• Leader of the Opposition (New Zealand)
• Leader of the Opposition (UK)
• Official opposition
• Loyal opposition