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Prime Minister Boris Johnson turned down Nottingham's sweet treat of the moment on a visit to Nottinghamshire Live's offices.

Mr Johnson arrived at Tollhouse Hill and was offered a selection of doughnuts from Nottingham company, Doughnotts.

"I am fat enough," he smiled as he posed for pictures holding the pack of flavoured treats.

"You could go for a smaller one if you wanted," one of his PR officers responded.

But his entourage of nine security guards and press officers couldn't resist themselves and dipped into the doughnuts as soon as they left the building.

And Mr Johnson quipped on the stairs on his way out: "We snaffled your doughnuts."

And it isn't just doughnuts that Mr Johnson has avoided as the General Election heats up.

(Image: Angela Ward/Nottingham Post)

During a visit to Kings Mill Hospital, Mr Johnson also said he had quit alcohol.

"I've had to give it up until we get Brexit done," he added.

Nottingham company Doughnotts started with £10 and a Facebook post and have now expanded to three shops in the East Midlands and a turnover of £1.5m.

The business was started by entrepreneurs Wade Smith and Megan Scaddan in 2015.

After hearing about the company's success, Mr Johnson said: "It is fantastic. I will definitely take one home."

Charlotte Evison, assistant manager for Doughnotts, said: "We hope he eats them all. It was nice he said something nice about our company.

(Image: Angela Ward/Nottingham Post)

"It is a surprise that Boris Johnson has been talking about our doughnuts."

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