The Prime Minister paid a visit to a popular dessert business while on a tgour of Darlington.
Rishi Sunak popped into Bliss Desserts yesterday (Friday, March 31) after his tour of Darlington's Firthmoor estate with Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen, Darlington Conservative MP Peter Gibson, and leader of Darlington Borough Council Cllr Jonathan Dulston.
He couldn’t resist a quick trip to Bliss Desserts in Darlington Indoor Market, where he posed for a picture.
However, the PM and Conservative MP for Richmond didn’t buy a sweet treat from the independent business becaause, according to a post on Facebook and Instagram from Bliss Desserts, he was “watching his figure”.
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The business sells doughnuts, milkshakes, waffles and more, making it the perfect place for those with a sweet tooth.
He was visiting Darlington as he campaigns for the Tories in the run-up to the local elections in May.
He sought to focus on funding to fix potholes but faced questions over reports his heated pool uses so much energy that the local electricity network had to be upgraded.
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