THE fall-out from last week’s election continues apace.

In the greater scheme of things it may seem a minor point that the Queen’s Speech has been pushed back for a few days.

This is of course when the government sets out its legislative programme and, given the state of flux we now find ourselves in, it is perhaps no surprise that more time is needed.

But unfortunately the delay just adds to the growing impression that Britain at this key moment is rudderless.

Just when we need a government at the top of its game as we head into Brexit negotiations, we are faced with delays, discussions which will ultimately water down manifesto commitments and a prime minister, whose handling of the election has incensed many within her own party.

Delaying the Queen’s Speech gives credence to the view that in return for support, the Democratic Unionist Party will exact quite a price.

Whether or not Theresa May can ride out this storm is anybody’s guess.

Whatever the immediate picture though, there is little doubt in our mind that she has been permanently damaged by the outcome of an election we need not have had.