parliamentary private secretary

British

noun

PPS. (in Britain) a backbencher in Parliament who assists a minister, esp in liaison with backbenchers

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parliamentary private secretary

Sir Keir Starmer arrives in the chamber flanked by Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens, and his parliamentary private secretary, Chris Ward, both of whom voted in favour.

From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2024

Ms Stevenson, a parliamentary private secretary in the Department for Business and Trade, also confirmed she had offered her resignation after voting for the rebel amendments.

From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2024

He endorsed former Prime Minister Boris Johnson during the 2019 leadership election, and went on to serve as his parliamentary private secretary.

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2023

Sir James Duddridge, who was given an honour by Mr Johnson in 2022 and previously worked as his parliamentary private secretary, told BBC Radio 4's Profile programme she was "vital to the No 10 operation".

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2023

During his career, Clark worked as a parliamentary private secretary to deputy Prime Minister John Prescott and education secretary Ed Balls.

From BBC ● May 12, 2023

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