Keir Starmer: “I don’t think we should plunge the country into the chaos of a leadership election.”

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.

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

They have been resolute in their support for me, firstly in becoming an MP and then becoming the leader of Labour party and then as prime minister.

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.