Keir Starmer: “I was very sad that Rayner's tenure had ended in this way.”

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.

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.

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