Keir Starmer: “It’s very important that when I make commitments on something as important as defence that I’m able to point to what the…”

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

I have an important appointment with my TV at 8pm tonight.

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.

I will go with good grace. I want my country to thrive, and therefore I'll do everything to make sure there's an orderly transition and give my full support to Andy Burnham and the whole of the government.