Gruelling day for prime minister, involving 500-mile dash, as nerves jangle at CCHQLatest
election news - live updatesBoris Johnson was once again accused of dodging scrutiny as the election campaign reached its climax on Wednesday, when his 500-mile dash round
Britain to drum up votes was overshadowed by claims he had avoided a TV interview by retreating into a fridge.
With nerves jangling at CCHQ after a closely watched YouGov projection suggested the Conservatives’ lead over
Labour had narrowed significantly, Johnson’s team were keen to avoid unscripted moments.