Keir Starmer: “This Labour Government is delivering the largest sustained increase in defence spending since the Cold War.”

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.

Our public services are on the up, with the biggest fall in waiting times for 17 years. Children are being lifted out of poverty every single day.

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.