Theresa May will give a speech designed to halt the rebellion against her next week after playing down calls for her to quit, claiming she will continue to provide "calm leadership" of her party.

Speaking for the first time since her mishap-strewn conference speech in Manchester, the Prime Minister yesterday said she has the full backing of her Cabinet.

She is also expected to take on her critics in a media-blitz early next week, thought to include a radio phone-in, in an unusual move for the typically reserved Mrs May.

Also in Mrs May's diary will be the launch of her energy price cap policy and a review of racial disparity in the UK, as she attempts to get on the front foot by focusing on the domestic agenda.

But she will be forced to tackle the challenge of Brexit talks beginning again and questions over how her budget pledges will be financed amid claims the Treasury has less money in the coffers than expected.