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A leaked memo paints a grim picture of the Tories' prospects, suggesting that in Mid Bedfordshire the vote share could plunge from the 60 per cent Nadine Dorries received in 2019 to 30 per cent.
Conservative HQ is claiming the Tory vote share in two upcoming by-elections could halve to around 30%, based on telephone canvassing data over recent days.
The close ally of Boris Johnson hit out at the Prime Minister in a row over the leaked memo.
Whether party can hold off Labour or Lib Dems will be crucial indicator of general election prospects
The Prime Minister is facing a fierce battle in the Tory heartlands of Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire, which vote on Thursday.