Rachel Reeves: “I know that whoever is prime minister and chancellor in the future will inherit a stronger economy than the one I…”

It has been the privilege of my life to serve as the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The economy today is stronger, fairer and more resilient because of the choices we have taken as a Labour Government over the past two years.

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.

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.

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.