Grant Shapps has been appointed as the new home secretary, replacing Suella Braverman after her shock resignation.

The former transport secretary, who backed Rishi Sunak in the Tory leadership race and has been critical of some of PM Liz Truss' policies, has been confirmed by Downing Street as now heading the Home Office.

Speaking outside No 10 after his appointment, he admitted it has been "a turbulent time" for the administration, but "the most important thing is to make sure that people of this country know that they have got security".

Mr Shapps would not be drawn in on specifics around immigration, saying he will "refrain from commenting" after "10 minutes in the job".

(With input from agencies)