In the UK's Westminster system, what is the group of senior spokespeople from the Official Opposition who mirror the government's cabinet?
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Shadow Cabinet
The Shadow Cabinet consists of senior members of the main opposition party who 'shadow' or mirror the positions of the actual cabinet. Their job is to scrutinize government policy and offer alternatives.
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- In the Westminster system, what name is given to the group of opposition MPs who hold positions corresponding to those of government ministers?