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That included senior Labour backbenchers such as the chair of the defence select committee Tan Dhesi and the chair of the treasury select committee Dame Meg Hillier.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

You also need to listen to your colleagues, including backbenchers, and the heavy-handed approach to dissenting voices diminishes our politics.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

There have been receptions for backbenchers, including trips to Chequers, his grace-and-favour country pile.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

And then there is the question of whether Labour backbenchers, returning from a week on the campaign trail for local elections, will rally behind their leader.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

But some backbenchers have complained about "petty factional manoeuvring" and are calling for the decision to be reconsidered.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026