The opposition parties decided that this was partly because they did not present a clear and viable alternative government.

The question then arose of what alternative government was available.

Within a few days the Strike Committee became an alternative government.

Diplomats have told the opposition an alternative government would be unacceptable to other countries.

But for the first time in decades the opposition parties are trying at least to look like a credible alternative government.

He has suggested the assembly could name him president of an alternative government.

The Guardian is not an alternative government in waiting.

The organization held itself out as an alternative government, based on the principle of very limited powers.

My second test will be to see how Cameron's team has developed into being seen as an alternative government.

It is seen as the alternative government and the existing administration's main opponent at a general election.