Keir Starmer: “Europe must play its role, and I’m prepared to consider committing British forces on the ground alongside others if…”

I go with good grace, I go with a smile, and I go proud of everything we have achieved.

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

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 leave probably the most high-profile job in the country to the most important, which is to be the best dad I can to my kids and best husband I can to my wife.