THE Tory-led government could have its parliamentary majority eliminated after a Conservative MP said today that he is considering defecting to the Liberal Democrats.

The outcome of today’s Brecon and Radnorshire by-election in Wales, expected in the early hours of this morning, is expected to result in PM Boris Johnson’s Tory government having one less seat.

If the Tories lose the seat, Mr Johnson’s majority, which today stood at two, would fall to just one.

Pro-EU Bracknell MP Dr Phillip Lee said today that he was considering whether to defect to the Lib Dems as he feels “politically homeless” over his party’s shift towards a no-deal Brexit.

His defection would lead to Mr Johnson being left with no majority and he would struggle to take Britain out of the EU by October 31 with or without a deal.

Mr Johnson’s “coronation” as Conservative Party leader “could be a recruiting sergeant for Lib Dems,” Mr Lee added.

Up to six Tory MPs are understood to be in talks with the Lib Dems about joining their ranks.