back bench in English
noun
1
(in the UK) the benches behind the front benches on either side of the House of Commons, occupied by members of parliament who do not hold office in the government or opposition.
backbench MPs
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1. At that time the Conservative majority over all other parties exceeded 130 so the result demonstrated a major back-bench rebellion.