cross-party

British

adjective

denoting interaction between two or more political parties

a cross-party group

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Example Sentences

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He said he was seeking cross-party cooperation and wanted support from across the Senedd.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch tabled a motion which sought to have the PM's remarks assessed by the cross-party committee responsible for looking into cases of MPs breaking parliamentary rules.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

But races in many bigger cities will go into second rounds, with politicians on Sunday evening already moving to make cross-party alliances against their key opponents.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

A cross-party parliamentary committee is involved in the process and behind-closed-doors talks about what documents to release are ongoing.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

She will also announce the creation of a cross-party "national council" to discuss taxation and how to fund ageing Japan's ballooning social security bill.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

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