the front bench
noun/ðə ˌfrʌnt ˈbentʃ/
/ðə ˌfrʌnt ˈbentʃ/
[countable + singular or plural verb]- the most important members of the government and the opposition in the British parliament, who sit in the front rows of seats
前座议员（英国议会中坐在前排座位的政府和反对党要员的总称） - an Opposition front-bench spokesman on defence
一名反对党前座议员国防事务发言人 - She was recalled to the front bench less than a year after she resigned.
辞职后不到一年，她又被召回前排议员。
- an Opposition front-bench spokesman on defence