Keir Starmer: “I’m not prepared to compromise on the safety of our children. That is why this ban must happen, that is why it will…”

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.

The British people understand what is being fought for here - freedom and democracy, values that we will never take for granted.

We know that this fight is our fight.

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