Who is the Leader of the Opposition in the House of Commons?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The leader of the largest party that is not in government
- Step 1: By convention the Leader of the Opposition is the leader of the largest political party in the House of Commons that is not in government. The Leader of the Opposition is entitled to a salary in addition to their salary as a Member of Parliament. Answer: The leader of the largest party that is not in government. Why not the others: The deputy leader of the governing party belongs to the party in government, not the opposition. the most senior member of the House of Lords is not a leader of a party in the House of Commons.
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