Poll: Boris Johnson better PM than Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer
June 13, 2022, 9:24 am

Poll: Boris Johnson better PM than Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer

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New polling has shown that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson still makes a better British prime minister than the Labour opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer.

The Opinium poll, published in the Observer, showed that the prime minister’s approval ratings had improved by three points to -27 despite the confidence vote, Partygate and the continuing cost of living crisis. Sir Keir’s approval rating of -6 is unchanged from the last poll.

It found that 28 per cent of respondents considered Mr Johnson would make the best prime minister, with only 26 per cent saying Sir Keir would.

The survey showed that Labour’s lead over the Conservatives had reduced from three points to two from the last poll two weeks ago.

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This will put pressure on Sir Keir, who received some criticism following his performance at Prime Minister’s Questions in Parliament on Wednesday. Sir Keir had chosen to highlight healthcare failings, rather than attack Mr Johnson over the confidence vote and Partygate.

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The prime minister will face another significant leadership test at two by-elections on June 23, both of which his party is expected to lose.

However, if the losses are not considerable, he will likely not face any further challenge to his leadership until after the summer when the privileges committee will report on whether he wilfully misled parliament in his Partygate statements.

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Source: thenational

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Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
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For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”