Keir Starmer: “We have to recognize the new era that we are in, not cling hopelessly to the comforts of the past.”

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 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.

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.

Since then, it has been the privilege of my life to serve you and this great country as Prime Minister, and I am confident that Britain is now stronger and fairer than it was two years ago.