But the leader of Norfolk County Council may have picked the wrong harbour when she and her Tory colleagues ducked out of the rain and into County Hall for an election photoshoot that has left them accused of breaching the councillor code of conduct.

Kay Mason-Billig was pictured alongside Mid Norfolk MP George Freeman and around two dozen Tory colleagues at the end of March inside the council HQ.

The photos, which showed many holding placards showcasing the party's flagship policies ahead of the elections in May, have caused a stir at County Hall.

The photo is showcased at the top of Mrs Mason-Billig's Facebook account (Image: Facebook)

Under official guidelines, councillors are only allowed to use Norfolk County Council properties for council purposes, not for their own use.

This has prompted accusations that the party political event breached the rules.

However Ms Mason-Billig has defended the photoshoot, saying she and her colleagues had been forced indoors by the rain.

Mid Norfolk MP George Freeman was in attendance (Image: Facebook)

The dispute arose during fiery scenes at this week’s cabinet........

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