They're called the "Backbenchers"
The Practice of Shadow cabinet was originate in Great BritainThe Shadow Cabinet (also called the Shadow Front Bench) is a senior group of opposition spokespeople in the Westminster system of government who together under the leadership of the Leader of the Opposition form an alternative cabinet to the government's, whose members shadow or mark each individual member of the government. Members of a shadow cabinet are often but not always appointed to a Cabinet post if and when their party gets into government. It is the Shadow Cabinet's responsibility to pass criticism on the current government and its respective legislation, as well as offering alternative policiesGULFAN ALI HASHMI FROM HIMACHAL PRADESHMOB. 9418319810
The Shadow Cabinet was created in 2006-09.
Any member may ask any other member a question during question time, most questions are directed at members of the cabinet or shadow cabinet members.
United KindomThe UK shadow cabinet is the front bench of the official parliamentary opposition party. It seeks to present itself as an alternative government for the next general election. It grew out of the practice that developed in the late nineteenth century of the ex-cabinet continuing to meet after election defeat in order to lead the opposition against the new cabinet. Since the 1950s it has become a key dimension of the formalized process of parliamentary adversarial politics. A Labour shadow cabinet would be based on members elected by the parliamentary Labour Party, whilst a Conservative shadow cabinet is appointed by the party leaderIn CanadaThe leader of an opposition party in parliament or in a provincial legislative assembly in Canada may choose members of his caucus or party to serve as critics of specific departments, portfolios or subject areas. These critics are collectively called a shadow cabinet. Critics gain expertise on the policies and issues related to the specific subject area and ask questions and provide advice and criticism both inside and outside the legislature.
Shadow Cabinet of Michael Foot ended in 1983.
Shadow Cabinet of Michael Foot happened in 1980.
Shadow Cabinet of Michael Foot was created in 1980.
Shadow Cabinet of James Callaghan ended in 1980.
Shadow Cabinet of James Callaghan happened in 1980.
Shadow Cabinet of John Smith was created in 1992.
Shadow Cabinet of John Smith ended in 1994.
Shadow Cabinet of John Smith happened in 1992.