Theresa May is poised to appoint her new Cabinet this afternoon after announcing her intention to form a minority Government with the support of the DUP.

With her authority hugely diminished the appointments will define her future and likelihood of hanging on as Prime Minister and avoiding another election.

Before the General Election, reshuffle speculation centred how Theresa May was expected to use her renewed authority to wield the axe. Now it's all about her survival.