PM Johnson Faces Double Questioning Session In Commons Today

PM Boris Johnson set to face a pair of tough questioning sessions today, with PMQs first up in the House of Commons at 1200GMT (0700ET, 1300CET) followed by a 90 minute hearing in front of the most senior select committee of the Commons, the Liaison Committee at 1530GMT (1030ET, 1630CET). The Liaison Committee is formed by the chairs of all the other Commons select committees.

• Both sessions likely to focus on the current lockdown restrictions in the UK, the escalating pressure on the health service from the rapid uptick in COVID-19 cases and the planned massive acceleration in the UK's vaccination programme.
• Johnson under pressure at present due to a bike ride he took at the weekend 7 miles from his home on Downing Street, the somewhat confused gov't message on meeting people and exercising during the current lockdown, and the provision of free school meals by the gov't that have been criticised by prominent footballer/activist Marcus Rashford for being insufficient.