Jeremy Corbyn has completed the reshaping of Labour's top team by appointing his deputy and critic Tom Watson as shadow culture secretary.

The appointment is likely to be seen as an olive branch for moderate MPs unhappy with his leadership as he completes a reorganisation of his top team following his re-election as party leader.

Mr Watson had led a failed attempt to get Mr Corbyn to exit the leadership without an election after a mass shadow cabinet walkout in June.

The Labour leader, who won the backing of members after a challenge by Owen Smith, had prompted anger among many MPs after sacking Chief Whip Rosie Winterton.

His reshuffle also saw Mr Corbyn's key ally Diane Abbott promoted to shadow Home Secretary, while fellow loyalists John McDonnell and Emily Thornberry retained their respective posts as shadow chancellor and shadow foreign secretary.

Mr Corbyn said he had acted to create "a strong and diverse opposition leadership team" as he hailed the number of women in his cabinet.

Mr Watson added that he was "looking forward to working with Jeremy" on education policy in his new role.

However, some MPs are said to be unhappy at the changes - especially the removal of moderate Ms Winterton, who was seen as a key link with the backbenches.

Despite the anger with the parliamentary party, many of Mr Corbyn's critics are apparently backing off - for now at least - after he won a renewed mandate as leader following a challenge from Owen Smith.

One Labour critic told ITV News Political Correspondent Paul Brand "We're keeping our heads down" as they wait to see whether he can reunite the party following months of turmoil over his leadership.