Keir Starmer: “I think that European countries, including the United Kingdom, need to step up in our own defense and security.”

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.

Our public services are on the up, with the biggest fall in waiting times for 17 years. Children are being lifted out of poverty every single day.

I've always wanted to fight for the people who struggle to be heard and struggle to be seen.

And, I’m very proud of that. So I shall walk out with pride.