To all those in the gallery whose lives have been changed or improved by this Labour government, and all across the country who struggle to be seen or heard. You're the reason I came into politics. To my wife and children, I love you. Goodbye.
Emotional farewell at the end of PMQs.
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I will now focus on other things and that will be international affairs including defence, security, trade and technology in a fast-changing world.
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 think once you’ve been prime minister, it’s important to answer the question: what are you going to do next? Having decided I’m going to concentrate on international affairs, I think it’s right to step down.
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.
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