Plural of backbencher; multiple members of Parliament who sit in the back rows without holding leadership positions.
From 'backbencher' + the regular plural suffix '-s'. This is the standard plural form of the parliamentary term, used when discussing groups of ordinary Parliament members.
Backbenchers collectively have more power than their individual status suggests—British Prime Ministers have learned this lesson repeatedly when backbenchers revolt against party leadership, making them a crucial check on executive power.
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