Keir Starmer: “This is a time for serious work, not rage.”

It’s work I started before I became an MP and it’s work I’m keen to continue after I’m an MP.

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.

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.