The Prime Minister has not returned to the Conservative safe seat, which the Tories held at the last general election with a 23,000 majority, since December 3.

 

Boris Johnson stays away from by-election amid fears of deeply embarrassing defeat

Boris Johnson has avoided campaigning in North Shropshire for a fortnight ahead of Thursday’s by-election, amid fears the Conservatives could face a deeply embarrassing defeat.

© Peter Byrne/PA Wire Boris Johnson meeting staff at a pharmacy during a visit to North Shropshire on December 3, ahead of Thursday's by-election. He has not returned to the constituency since - Peter Byrne/PA WireSource: 

Danielle Sheridan