Keir Starmer: “This is not something I do lightly, and I will not present it as cost-free, as if social media has brought no benefits…”

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

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.

There is now I think a sound footing, a sound foundation, and the party can go on and win a second term, which is what I always thought we could do.

The award was completely unexpected and very meaningful. It really means a huge amount.