Challenged by a Tory backbencher to bring the unions under control, Callaghan could only ask plaintively, "What action can I take?" The Conservatives, led by shadow Prime .
EWT GINGRICH ARRIVED IN WASHINGTON WITHOUT A HINT OF backbencher's humility.
In Parliament, a backbencher called for martial law and general mobilization, and blustered that Africa was about to see "its first race of really angry white men.
Malcolm Turnbull in The Canberra Times Peter Costello is a backbencher, one with a distinguished record in economic management and his contributions are always welcome,Mr Turnbull said. "But the real issue today is Mr Rudd. Mr Rudd has a failed economic policy."
Peter Costello in Sydney Morning Herald Mr Costello said that he was considering some options outside politics: "I've got a few things that I'm working on but my position as a backbencher is quite separate from any return to the leadership. I'll continue to serve my constituents and if I...
Nick Clegg in guardian.co.uk But Clegg added: "But we need to keep him in the cabinet. As a backbencher, he'd be a pain in the arse, a voice for the left."