Philip May is the Prime Minister's "translator" when she talks to businesses, sources have said.

Theresa May's husband has a long career in the city of London and works hard behind the scenes to act as her eyes and ears according to reports.

He also helps to translate business issues for his wife and acts as a key go-between in the City, senior executives have said.

Sources told the Financial Times that Mr May also regularly speaks to party members and is known by some as the Prime Minister's "secret weapon" because he is able to keep her in touch with the grassroots.