Keir Starmer: “Congratulations, @AndyBurnhamGM, Labour’s new MP for Makerfield.”

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.

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

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 will now focus on other things and that will be international affairs including defence, security, trade and technology in a fast-changing world.