The Prime Minister paid a visit to Hartlepool on Friday, May 7 to meet with new MP Jill Mortimer and congratulate her on winning the election.
An huge inflatable of Boris Johnson was placed at Hartlepool Marina ahead of his visit after Mrs Mortimer won the election by nearly 7,000 votes.
Boris Johnson has visited Hartlepool three times over the course of the election campaign, before visiting the town on May 7 to congratulate his new MP.
1. Jackson's Wharf
Boris Johnson visited Jackson's Wharf in Hartlepool following Conservative by-election victory.
Photo: Stu Norton
2. Meeting Boris
A little boy says hello to Boris Johnson at Jackson's Wharf.
Photo: Stu Norton
3. Elbow bump
The Prime Minister came to congratulate Jill Mortimer on her win (Photo by North News).
Photo: North News
4. Inflatable Boris
Members of Hartlepool’s business community caused a stir when they erected the inflatable outside the town’s by-election count at 4am.
Photo: Stu Norton