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What is a 'shadow spokesman'?
A 'shadow spokesman' is a member of the opposition party in the UK Parliament who scrutinises a particular government department or policy area. James Cleverly, as Shadow Housing Spokesman, leads Labour's response to the government's housing policies, like the Conservative plan for social housing, and proposes alternative approaches.
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