Leader of the Opposition (UK)/Definition

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A definition or brief description of Leader of the Opposition (UK).

Usually the leader of the second-largest party in Parliament, which is most able to 'shadow' the government's activities and hold it to account; the Opposition leader is presented as a Prime Minister in waiting.