Here are some pictures from Mr Johnson’s visit on Thursday.
5. Hard at work
The new Sunderland battery plant is expected to open in the next few years. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell
6. Thumbs up
The PM poses for a picture on his tour of the Nissan plant in Sunderland. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell
7. On the factory floor
The plans for a gigaplant at Sunderland will bring thousands of jobs to the region. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell
8. Saying hello
Mr Johnson elbow bumps some staff at the Nissan plant. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell