"Awkward Bench" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Forms: the Awkward Bench [canonical]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=Awkward Bench}} the Awkward Bench
  1. (UK politics, slang) The front row of seats below the gangway on the Labour side of the House of Commons, where rebel MPs often sit. Tags: UK, slang Categories (topical): UK politics Related terms: below the gangway
    Sense id: en-Awkward_Bench-en-name-tVoeqpmM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, politics

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