I will only unveil ministerial line-up when I am ready – Edwin Poots

DUP leader Edwin Poots holds a press conference at Stormont buildings in Belfast (Mark Marlow/PA)

New DUP leader Edwin Poots has denied he has delayed making ministerial appointments in response to an internal rift within the party.

There had been speculation that Mr Poots would unveil his ministerial team on Tuesday at Stormont.