The ongoing unpopularity of the Conservatives lead by Mr Johnson continues to offer opportunities in wider politics as is illustrated by this weeks result from a local council by-election in what has historically been a very safe Tory seat
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone (Sevenoaks) council result:
LDEM: 54.4%
CON: 45.6%
Previously elected unopposed.
Votes cast: 631