Yes, I can, and that is because of the increasing defence spending we put in place last year already in place, which was the single biggest sustained increase since the 1980s.
On readiness to confront Russia by 2030.
Share
More from Keir Starmer
I think once you’ve been prime minister, it’s important to answer the question: what are you going to do next? Having decided I’m going to concentrate on international affairs, I think it’s right to step down.
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.
Other voices in this conversation
