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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Leader of HM Opposition
The Leader of HM Opposition is the head of the largest political party in the House of Commons that is not part of the government. This role is a formal constitutional position, recognized by statute, and carries both political and legal significance within the parliamentary system.
The Leader of the Opposition is responsible for holding the government to account, proposing alternative policies, and leading debate against the ruling party. The position is officially recognized and salaried, and any uncertainty about who holds the role is determined by the Speaker of the House of Commons.

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