John Healey: “We came into government, recognising Britain faced a new era of threat which demanded a new era for defence.”

This is the way we start to build new hope and advance the working people of this country.

Our commitment to stand with the Ukrainian people is unshakeable. We will bear down on those propping up Putin’s war as we push to secure a just and lasting peace.

As G20 countries seek to make the most of AI opportunities, I’m determined Britain has a lead role in harnessing this technology to drive more jobs, better public services, and growth that’s UK-wide.

I will oversee strong fiscal discipline