front bench noun
plural ∼ bench·es [count] Brit : the front row of seats on both sides in a British legislature (such as the House of Commons) where the leaders sit ; also : the leaders themselves
▪ He challenged the views of his party's front bench. ▪ the party's front-bench spokesman — compare backbench
▪ He challenged the views of his party's front bench. ▪ the party's front-bench spokesman — compare backbench
— front–bench·er 
/ˈfrʌntˈbɛntʃɚ/ noun, plural front–bench·ers [count]
▪ He has been a front-bencher for 20 years.
/ˈfrʌntˈbɛntʃɚ/ noun, plural front–bench·ers [count] ▪ He has been a front-bencher for 20 years.
