Keir Starmer: “I am proud of this Labour Government and any Labour prime minister would stand behind this plan.”

I go with good grace, I go with a smile, and I go proud of everything we have achieved.

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.

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

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.