Keir Starmer: “We do say sorry and we mean it, but sorry is not enough.”

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.

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.

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.

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