the Shadow Cabinet
/ðə ˌʃædəʊ ˈkæbɪnət/
/ðə ˌʃædəʊ ˈkæbɪnət/
- the group of British Members of Parliament from the Opposition (= the main party opposing the government) who would probably form the Cabinet if their party were in power. Each member of the Shadow Cabinet speaks for his or her party on matters for which he or she would be responsible.