After returning to the backbenches, he became Chairman of the Conservative Backbench Constitutional Affairs Committee. Returning to the backbenches, Heath was openly critical of Thatcherism. Thatcher returned to the backbenches as a constituency parliamentarian after leaving the premiership. Retiring to the backbenches Paterson, long known for his Euroscepticism, supported the successful Leave. Swire returned to the backbenches and amongst other roles became Hon. When Duncan Smith was elected leader, Portillo returned to the backbenches. The modern seat has had no notable frontbenchers but a notable parliamentarian in the backbenches. Harriet Harman also returned to the backbenches. In 2012, Spelman returned to the Commons backbenches. They had noticed his unswerving support from the backbenches. Penrose returned to the backbenches in 2012. Kenny remained on the backbenches for almost a decade. He returned to the backbenches in September 2015. He left office in 1983, and returned to the backbenches in the Lords. However, the government withdrew support after backlash from Conservative backbenches.