In British-style parliamentary systems, a backbencher is a member of parliament who doesn’t hold government office and isn’t a spokesperson of the opposition. They’re essentially a rank and file ...

Barnaby Joyce has capitulated to intense pressure and announced he will stand down, declaring the government needs clear air and he could not continue on the frontbench with an allegation of sexual ...

Labour MP Mick Whitley has introduced a bill to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, with the goal of creating “a people-focused and rights-based approach” to ensure all ...

A backbench revolt stirred by public pressure is turning the screw on Ed Miliband over his refusal to harness untapped energy reserves in the North Sea. A growing number of Labour MPs are calling on ...

CYBERJAYA: Backbench MPs who did not vote to cap the Prime Minister’s tenure at 10-years should answer to their voters and their respective party whips, says government spokesman Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.