Boris Johnson is set to face MPs later today in what is expected to be another fiery session of Prime Minister's Questions.
01.06.2022 - 14:33 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Support for independence is split 50-50 with those backing the Union, a new poll has suggested.
A survey carried out by pollsters Ipsos Mori found that a record number of Scots are unsatisfied with Boris Johnson as Prime Minister and many believe they are worse off today than they were a year ago.
Just 12 per cent of the public believe the embattled Tory leader is doing a good job while 83 per cent do not, with the rest undecided.
The poll revealed the nervousness among many Scots over the rising cost of living with 59 per cent saying they are now worse off compared to this time last year.
It comes as the country prepares for a four-day weekend to mark the 70th anniversary of the Queen taking to the throne.
The poll also finds Scots disagree on the timing of a second referendum on independence - with just a third backing Nicola Sturgeon's ambition of holding a vote by the end of next year.
A third of respondents think an IndyRef2 should be held after 2023 while around a third (31%) say that there should never be another referendum on independence at all.
Emily Gray, managing director of Ipsos in Scotland said: "Boris Johnson has never received positive ratings in Scotland, but these latest Ipsos and STV News findings are a new low for the Prime Minister.
"Although the SNP continues to dominate voting intentions, there are tentative signs of a recovery for Scottish Labour, with continued positive ratings for Anas Sarwar, and Labour ahead of the Conservatives on Westminster voting intention.
"However, the scale of the challenge facing Labour is underlined by the fact that after 15 years in government the SNP remains the most trusted party across a wide range of policy areas.
"This includes the cost of living – which the public
Boris Johnson is set to face MPs later today in what is expected to be another fiery session of Prime Minister's Questions.
Prince Harry was spotted in California for the first time Friday since his overseas visit last weekend to see the royal family and honor his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, during her Platinum Jubilee, celebrating 70 years as the monarch. The royal was seen playing polo at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club in Carpinteria, California, near his home with his wife Meghan Markle and their two young children in Montecito. The prince regularly competes in weekend polo tournaments at the club and "everyone treats him like he is just one of the guys," a source told People last month. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex flew to London last week for the queen’s celebrations and were seen off the balcony during the Trooping the Colour parade on June 2 while the senior royals waved to fans from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Harry and Meghan also didn't participate in the parade with the senior royals.
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Queen Elizabeth II was notably absent from multiple Platinum Jubilee events due to her "episodic mobility issues." Royal historian Robert Lacey explained the decision had to do with minimizing the distress the citizens of the British monarch might feel if she stumbled. "She would not want to stumble – not for her own sake but for the distress it would cause other people," Lacey told People magazine. However, her absence was even felt at events she did attend.
Following a performance honouring the Queen that was watched by millions, Ed Sheeran’s next project will be changing diapers.
the Queen's Platinum Party At The Palace on Saturday. The music icon, 81, who has previously performed at both the 2002 Golden Jubilee and 2012 Diamond Jubilee celebrations, spoke of his sadness over not joining the glittering line-up which included Diana Ross, Queen and Elton John. Appearing on Sunday's Sky News, he was asked: 'And you did that in 2012, I remember that very well, at the Diamond Jubilee.
Jacqueline Jossa and Lucy Mecklenburgh have been leading the celebrity front in street party festivities this weekend as we mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Jac, a former Eastenders star who recently took part in All Star Musicals, shared a series of Jubilee snaps from her celebrations at home with her 3.4m Instagram followers. Her young daughters Ella, seven, and Mia, three were seen dancing and smiling for the camera in red checkered co-ord matching outfits and ribbons.
As the Jubilee weekend gets under way it's looking like outdoor plans could be scuppered on the final day of celebrations. Reports say that thunderstorms could be expected on Sunday 5 June, with the potential of power cuts triggered by the weather.The showers will be sometimes heavy in the south and will spread north across England and Wales.There is the chance of a complete washout for Sunday's jubilee pageant, with a mix of light and heavy rain from 3am right through to 6pm.
Members of the Royal Family are out in full force on Saturday as they continue to attend Platinum Jubilee events across the country ahead of tonight's Party at the Palace. From appearing together on Buckingham Palace' balcony for Trooping the Colour, to heading to St Paul's Cathedral for a Service of Thanksgiving, the family have now spread their wings to widen the Queen's celebrations across the UK. Anne, the Princess Royal, has arrived in Epsom for the Derby Day with her family after a quick trip to Edinburgh Zoo in Scotland.
Royal baker Mark Bennett has unveiled the finished product for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee cake in a series of posts on Instagram. He revealed the lavish five tier creation just days before the long weekend of celebrations got underway, which has seen the likes of Harry and Meghan reunite with the Royal Family. Mark was 'honoured' by the opportunity to design, make and decorate the cake, which he said could not have been achieved "without the unwavering support of [his] loving wife, Emma." The cake is iced in white and topped with an edible crown, a design which is reflected in the five tiers to emulate a crown-like shape across the whole cake.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth.
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall made a special appearance in BBC soap EastEnders on Thursday evening.