Keir Starmer: “We’ve increased defence spending, we are going to publish the defence investment plan, and that will be done before the…”

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

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.