Rachel Reeves: “While the war in the Middle East pushes prices up globally, we have got the right economic plan and inflation has held…”

In the age of insecurity in which we live, the economic strength of our country rests on strategic alliances, and no alliance is more important to us than our relationship with the European Union.

I wish the very best of luck to my successor, Andy and his cabinet. You have my full support, and I will continue to play my part in helping this Labour government deliver the change the country needs.

Sizewell B is a vital part of Britain’s energy future, and this agreement secures clean, homegrown power for millions of homes until 2055.

And to every young woman and girl let my time in office show there should be no ceilings on your ambitions, your hopes or your dreams.