Backbench in A Sentence

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    Blair's current backbench opposition is no uprising of virgins, but just the continuation of behavior seen throughout the preceding years.

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    Even card-carrying Labor supporters are questioning why Crean has not quelled what appears to be an anti-Israel backlash on his backbench.

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    Labor 's backbench rebels are acting against the interests of the poor.

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    Labor's backbench rebels are acting against the interests of the poor.

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    The legislation establishing NHS foundation trusts attracted much controversy, and a major backbench rebellion among Labor MPs, but was passed into law.

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    With a major backbench revolt over the Education Bill on the horizon, no-one wants any more high wire acts.