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UK: Ahead of PMQs at 1200BST (1300CET, 0700ET), the last one before Whitsun
recess starts, more declining opinion polling numbers for PM Boris Johnson and
his Conservatives.
- YouGov: Con 48% (-2), Lab 33% (+3), LD 6% (-1), Grn 5% (=), 18-19 May (chg
w/5-6 May)
- YouGov 'Which of the following would make the best prime minister?': Boris
Johnson 39% (-7), Sir Keir Starmer 27% (+5), 18-19 May (chg w/16-17 Apr).
- PMQs becoming an increasing problem for Johnson and the gov't, with Starmer (a
former lawyer) often getting the better of the PM in the exchanges with a
forensic line of questioning. 
- Gov't seeking to end 'hybrid' system of MPs appearing via Zoom once Commons
returns from recess on June 2, supposedly to bulk ranks of supportive bodies
around PM during the weekly exchanges.  

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