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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Laura Parnaby

Minister defends Johnson after Government tsar says he is not a good role model

PA Wire

A minister has defended Boris Johnson as someone who pupils “should learn about in schools” after the Government’s social mobility tsar said he was not a good role model for children.

Katharine Birbalsingh, who was appointed chair of the Social Mobility Commission (SMC) in 2021, told Sky News that although she likes the Prime Minister his behaviour makes her “raise an eyebrow”.

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