Keir Starmer: “Notwithstanding the pressure that comes from elsewhere, I will remain laser focused on what is in the British national…”

I will now focus on other things and that will be international affairs including defence, security, trade and technology in a fast-changing world.

I am about to visit His Majesty the King to offer my resignation and close the book on my time as Prime Minister. My work is done.

Throughout this conflict, I have seen the incredible fortitude of the Ukrainian people and the iron will of a nation that refuses to be cowed.

They have been resolute in their support for me, firstly in becoming an MP and then becoming the leader of Labour party and then as prime minister.