Keir Starmer: “But if there is a challenge then I intend to fight. I’m not going to walk away from that, and I’ve been clear and…”

I will also continue, as I have done for a long time now with others, to work on combating violence against women and girls; that is an issue that matters to me hugely.

It is hugely impactful. However much you try to make it not impact the family, and we all do, and I desperately try to protect Vic and the kids, there's no doubting it has an impact on them.

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.

I will be cheering on Andy Burnham from the sidelines.