Keir Starmer: “Every decision I've taken has been about putting the country I love first. That is why I will resign as leader of the…”

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

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.

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

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.