Government & Democracy
Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition
The Official Opposition is the party with the second-largest number of seats in the House of Commons. It plays a vital role in a healthy democracy.
Key facts
- ◆ It is also called "His Majesty's Loyal Opposition".
- ◆ Its main job is to peacefully oppose and improve government policy.
- ◆ It holds the government accountable by questioning it in Parliament.
- ◆ The leader of the Opposition leads the second-largest party in the House of Commons.