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Leader of the Opposition

The Leader of the Opposition is a title traditionally held by the leader of the largest opposition party in a Westminster System of parliamentary government. The Leader of the Opposition is invariably seen as the alternative prime minister to the present incumbent, and heads a rival alternative government known as the Shadow Cabinet or Front Bench.

In Commonwealth Realm monarchies, the full title is Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition.

See also:

• Leader of the Opposition (Australia)
• Leader of the Opposition (Canada)
• Leader of the Opposition (India)
• Leader of the Opposition (Ireland)
• Leader of the Opposition (New Zealand)
• Leader of the Opposition (UK)

• Official opposition
• Loyal opposition

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