The DUP leader Gavin Robinson also confirms that Emma Little-Pengelly will not participate in joint engagements with O'Neill.

The Lib Dems claim Farage "attempted to shove" their South Devon MP but a Reform source accuses the party of "lying".

The prime minister did not outline a timetable, while opponents questioned the Budget's lack of detail on welfare reform.

Campaigners had warned some families could face an unfair financial penalty because of delays which were not their fault.