"You're limiting this word to the peculiar definition used in British politics, not the real definition of the word, which is more broad."
Seems reasonable considering that British politics was the subject of the discussion?!
"Seems reasonable considering that British politics was the subject of the discussion?!"
I find it decidedly odd that there is apparently no government in the UK beyond the PM and a few ministers. Just how do they find the time?
Galloway holds a public office. That makes him part of the government, if not part of Government (ie, the administration of the majority party).