Keir Starmer: “I will give my successor full and unequivocal support, knowing they will inherit a Britain that is far stronger and…”

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.

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.

We know that this fight is our fight.

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