"Westminster bubble" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Westminster bubble
  1. (UK politics, derogatory) The collective group of Members of Parliament, civil servants, lobbyists, etc., seen as out of touch with the realities of life outside Parliament. Wikipedia link: Westminster bubble Tags: UK, derogatory Categories (topical): UK politics Synonyms: Westminster village
    Sense id: en-Westminster_bubble-en-name-hw0fjmo7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, politics

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