this is a huge result that is going to send shock waves through westminster. helen morgan is the first liberal democrat and the first woman to win in north shropshire and she has given the prime minister a bloody nose. it has been an intense campaign fuelled by accusations of sleaze, christmas parties and covid 19 rebellions. sensing the opportunity, the lib dems flooded the area with activists and have been rewarded. turnout, 46%, 12% higher than a recent by election in 0ld bexley and sidcup and the majority of almost 6000. north shropshire is a large rural constituency and while the pm was clearly an issue on the doorstep, the lib dems have also tapped into the feeling that this true blue seat has been forgotten by the conservatives. their candidate, neil shastri hurst fighting a losing battle. we do need to reflect upon the result and i am sure, as a party, we will do that, but, i repeat it again, i m sure you ll