Boris Johnson accused of ‘hiding away’ during Tiverton and Honiton by-election campaign visit

PM ‘not talking to ordinary people’ say Lib Dems, after he meets small group for tea

Boris Johnson at Ditchetts Farm in Tiverton and Honiton (Andrew Parsons CCHQ/Parsons Media)

Boris Johnson has been accused of “hiding away from people” during a brief visit to Tiverton and Honiton, as the Conservatives fight to hold on to the seat at the upcoming by-election.

The Liberal Democrats criticised the prime minister’s low-key visit to the Devon constituency after he was spotted meeting party candidate Helen Hurford and a small group of farmers for tea.

Tory officials shared a photo of Mr Johnson at Ditchetts Farm in Tiverton, and the National Farming Union (NFU) said the PM had discussed food security with local officials.