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Theresa May's Cabinet reshuffle descended into chaos this morning, as a reported move for Tory Transport Secretary Chris Grayling was announced, then deleted.

It was reported that Grayling was to be made Conservative Party Chairman, a move that was announced by the Party's official Twitter account.

But minutes later the tweet was deleted.

Immigration Minister Brandon Lewis later arrived at Downing Street, reportedly to be told he was to be made chairman instead.

Epsom and Ewell MP Grayling provoked anger last week by going on a ministerial trip to Qatar on the day a record rail fare hike was announced.

During a phone interview with LBC Radio, he admitted it "doesn't make any difference" if he's in the country or not.

Five of Mrs May's 21 Cabinet ministers have been tipped for the sack while others could be shunted to new roles, it is claimed.

But big four 'offices of state' - Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, Chancellor Philip Hammond or Home Secretary Amber Rudd and Brexit Secretary David Davis are believed to be staying put.

Asked if she still planned to see through her term as Prime Minister, Mrs May yesterday told the BBC’s Andrew Marr: "I'm not a quitter. I'm in this for the long term."