Keir Starmer: “Their dedication shows how lasting change is built – through compassion, resilience and a commitment to others.”

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

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

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.

I am about to visit His Majesty the King to offer my resignation and close the book on my time as Prime Minister. My work is done.