Politics & Constitution

Prime minister says that parties must “find a way to work together” so politicians can retake power from civil servants

Government changes today will also include replacement for Damian Green as Cabinet Office minister

Appointment is the second new Cabinet minister in a week

Package will increase spending in areas including infrastructure and broadband as well as health funding

Gavin Barwell, Theresa May's new chief of staff, identified austerity and Brexit as key factors behind the Conservatives' general election losses

Conservative manifesto set to be ‘pruned’ due to minority government, say ministers 

Funding for Irish farmers and a softer approach to Brexit are understood to be among the DUP’s requests in return for supporting the minority Conservative government, as other leaders raise concerns about content of a Conservative-DUP deal

Further appointments expected through weekend and next week

Former civil service head predicts polls drubbing will take “austerity” off the political agenda

Ten ministers lose seats as Conservatives forced to form minority government

Academics at education think-tank say party’s ‘£60m’ pledge may cost between £200m and £400m

Liberal Democrats join Labour in pledging to scrap 1% limit on wage increases