Keir Starmer: “They have been resolute in their support for me, firstly in becoming an MP and then becoming the leader of Labour party…”

Ukraine in many senses is the defining cause of our time because this is a fight about the values of democracy and freedom that are hugely important to the United Kingdom.

I came into politics in 2015 to improve the lives of millions of people.

There is now I think a sound footing, a sound foundation, and the party can go on and win a second term, which is what I always thought we could do.

And, I’m very proud of that. So I shall walk out with pride.