Sentence examples similar to backing minister from inspiring English sources

But despite that warning, the House of Lords backed ministers by the narrowest of margins, with 238 votes on each side - a tie means a victory for the government.

The Lords ultimately backed ministers by the narrowest of margins, with 238 votes on each side - a tie means a victory for the government.

Tony Blair backed his minister's version of events—at a price: few but Labour loyalists did.

Scotland's Parliament has backed First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's call for a new independence referendum.

Although Mr Hollande did not publicly back his minister, Ms Carlotti's elimination was nonetheless a serious snub.

But we were surprised that the premier did not back his minister.

Malcolm Turnbull backed his minister but tried to reframe his comments in a more compassionate tone.

David Cameron has backed his minister but the Police Federation and Labour have both called for a parliamentary investigation.

Brexit-backing ministers, including leader of the Commons, Andrea Leadsom, the transport secretary, Chris Grayling, and the international trade secretary, Liam Fox, protested strongly about the idea of a long extension.

Now, after three successive quarters of negative growth, with the economy flat on its back, ministers are starting to "reverse ferret".

In a report published on Tuesday, the assembly's finance committee backs ministers' calls.