Keir Starmer: “When they left office, 47 out of 49 major defence contracts were delayed or over budget.”

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

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.

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

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