Quotation of the Day - 16 November 2004
 

Mr Mephisto

as opposed to the unloyal opposition?

tim(mah)

The "Loyal Opposition" is a term of respect used in English politics.

It refers to the opposition in the House of Parliament and implies that, whilst they may oppose the current government (whomsoever they should be at the time), they still remain loyal to the Crown.

I hope that makes it clearer to "our American cousins" (another charming English phrase). :)


Mr Mephisto

Ah the loyal opposition the best opposition there ever could have been.

I like it. Thankyou, will be taken on board and brought up at some point of the day in conversation. This is my new thing so please keep them coming.