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LibDems Win By-Election In Tory Stronghold In Blow To PM Johnson

UK

Liberal Democrats' candidate Helen Morgan wins a North Shropshire by-election in a setback to PM Johnson, traditionally an ultra-safe Tory seat. The result is a big setback to PM Johnson's leadership.

  • Helen Morgan defeats her Tory rival Neil Shastri-Hurst by a considerable margin of 17,957 votes to 12,032.
  • Local Tory activists suggested that a series of scandals engulfing Boris Johnson was a liability in the campaign period, as many approached voters complained about the PM's transgressions during lockdown periods.
  • The results provide another headwind for the embattled Prime Minister, who was forced to rely on opposition votes to push fresh Covid legislation through parliament earlier this week.
  • In the wake of the North Shropshire by-election, speculation will be rife about potential challenges to PM Johnson's leadership from within his own party.
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