[The Dip] is something which any Labour prime minister would want to stand on, because the first duty of any prime minister is the defence and security of the country.
On the importance of the defense investment plan.
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I will now focus on other things and that will be international affairs including defence, security, trade and technology in a fast-changing world.
They have been resolute in their support for me, firstly in becoming an MP and then becoming the leader of Labour party and then as prime minister.
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 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.
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