front bench

noun2

1. •
   (UK) In the House of Commons, either of two benches nearest the floor of the chamber, one occupied by the members of the Cabinet and the other by the Shadow Cabinet.

   • On her preparedness to return to Labour's front bench under new Leader of the Opposition Sir Kier Starmer, she is non-committal. — 2020
2. •
   Those Members of Parliament occupying the front benches.