Keir Starmer: “People are rightly sickened by the horrific attack on Monday night in north Belfast.”

The award was completely unexpected and very meaningful. It really means a huge amount.

I think once you’ve been prime minister, it’s important to answer the question: what are you going to do next? Having decided I’m going to concentrate on international affairs, I think it’s right to step down.

There is now I think a sound footing, a sound foundation, and the party can go on and win a second term, which is what I always thought we could do.

British Steel is part of the fabric of our nation and a cornerstone of Britain’s industrial strength.