Keir Starmer: “That’s not about personal vanity, it's not about stubbornness. It’s out of a very deep sense of duty.”

It’s work I started before I became an MP and it’s work I’m keen to continue after I’m an MP.

I go with good grace, I go with a smile, and I go proud of everything we have achieved.

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.