George Osborne will today launch a Northern Powerhouse thinktank with Theresa May's support just months after being sacked by the Prime Minister.

The former Chancellor said the project will be his "major focus" as the Communities Secretary Sajid Javid said the thinktank will form an "important part" of the devolution debate.

Mr Osborne was sacked as Chancellor by Mrs May following the Brexit vote, amid reports that the two senior politicians do not see eye to eye.

The Prime Minister was reportedly frustrated by Mr Osborne's commitment to forging closer links with China despite her concerns over security surrounding the Hinkley Point decision.