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The '''Leader of the Opposition''', is a recognised (and often salaried) post in the [[Westminster System]] of [[parliament|parliamentary]] [[government]]. It is held by the leader of the largest opposition party (ie party not in government), and he or she also leads the [[Shadow Cabinet]].
The '''Leader of the Opposition''', is a recognised (and often salaried) post in the [[Westminster System]] of [[parliament|parliamentary]] [[government]]. It is held by the leader of the largest opposition party (ie party not in government), and he or she also leads the [[Shadow Cabinet]].
The role of Leader of the Opposition is similar in some ways to that of a minority leader in a legislative body, but also serves as a challenger to the prime minister at the next general election.
In the [[Britain|British]] parliament, the current Leader of the Opposition is the [[Conservative Party]] leader, [[David Cameron]]. His full title is ''Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition'', indicating that whilst opposition politicians may disagree with the government of the day, they are expected to be loyal to the [[monarch]] and by extension Britain itself.
In the [[Britain|British]] parliament, the current Leader of the Opposition is the [[Conservative Party]] leader, [[David Cameron]]. His full title is ''Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition'', indicating that whilst opposition politicians may disagree with the government of the day, they are expected to be loyal to the [[monarch]] and by extension Britain itself.