Keir Starmer: “But if they choose not to, then we will act and we will change the law because when it comes to the safety of our…”

Ukraine in many senses is the defining cause of our time because this is a fight about the values of democracy and freedom that are hugely important to the United Kingdom.

Immigration is down significantly. Our defence and security are on a far stronger footing and our international reputation is greatly enhanced.

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.

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