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PMQs Gets Underway With Johnson Under Pressure

UK

Prime minister's questions get underway in the Commons (click here for livestream), with PM Boris Johnson having to appear virtually from Chequers as he is self-isolating after coming into contact with Health Sec Sajid Javid, who has tested positive for COVID-19.

  • Johnson is under pressure at the moment, with the full removal of COVID-19 restrictions coming at a time when the UK is recording more new cases than any other country in the world.
  • PM also facing potential backbench rebellions over mooted hike to National Insurance to pay for social care, vaccine passports, and planning reform.
  • Latest opinion poll from Survation released last night will also cause some concern for gov't if trend is sustained by other outlets: CON: 39% (-4), LAB: 35% (+3), LDM: 11% (+2), GRN: 5% (-1), SNP: 4% (=)
    Via @Survation, 19-20 Jul. Changes w/ 5-13 Jul. This poll marks the first time since April that the Conservative support share has fallen below 40%.

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