Keir Starmer: “There is no justification for the violence and disorder that we saw threatening our communities, nor for those who…”

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

I go with good grace, I go with a smile, and I go proud of everything we have achieved.

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.

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.