Keir Starmer: “Attention must now turn to fully implementing the memorandum of understanding to ensure the Strait reopens and remains…”

It has been a huge honour and privilege to represent the best constituency in the country and to have taken over from Frank Dobson, who was such a great constituency MP and a member of the last Labour government.

Since then, it has been the privilege of my life to serve you and this great country as Prime Minister, and I am confident that Britain is now stronger and fairer than it was two years ago.

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.

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