Sir Keir Starmer

For all the focus on individuals, politics will always be a team sport, and the changes we’ve delivered for our country and our party belong to everyone who has fought for them.

So, as I now pass the baton to Andy Burnham, I wish him every success. He has my full support.

And so, under this attack, it is vital that we remember the greatness of the Britain all around us.

Yet the thing I will always take away with me – the most humbling aspect of this job – is the front-row seat you get to witness the greatest things of this country in action.

My work is done. In six-and-a-half years, I took our party from a historic defeat in 2019, changed it so it was fit to face the country, and won a landslide general election victory in 2024.

I’m about to visit His Majesty the King to offer my resignation and close the book on my time as prime minister.

I thank the British people for the opportunity to serve. I go with good grace. I go with a smile, and I go proud of everything that we have achieved.

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.

I want to thank once again my family, Vic and our children, my team, all the staff here and across the Labour Party, everyone at Number 10 and across the civil service, and everyone who has supported our efforts along the way.

It's not just the size of your army, it's how you fight a modern conflict.

I’m proud to hand over the party in good shape to Andy Burnham, and hand over the country in good shape to Andy Burnham.

We’ve got our mojo back as a country.

I felt that it was right to apply the same principles I’ve always applied, which is, what is in the best interest of the country? How do I ensure that we don’t implode into some massive fight in government?

I think that the last six months have been a real turning point because at the beginning of the conflict, everybody assumed that Russia would win within a matter of weeks.

The fact that there'll be a new prime minister in days to come doesn't change that dynamic at all. The resolve of the UK will remain the same - We will not waver.

Gutted. Tonight wasn’t the result we all hoped for, but this England team has given it their all. The passion and energy they’ve shown representing the badge has made us all proud.

Bravery takes you through unimaginable hardships but finally - I am certain - it will reward you with victory.

Your fight is our fight, your security is our security, and the UK will not waver.

The resolve of the UK will remain the same - We will not waver.

Anyone who thinks that Ukraine is somehow a drain is just plain wrong - The truth is Ukraine's stand has preserved European security.

I will give my wholehearted support to my successor. I want this Labour government to be a success. I want our country to be a success. I shall give my support privately if asked for, not publicly when not asked for.

Every PM knows when they take up the torch, the day will come when they have to pass it on. This is the end of my political journey.

If England wins on Sunday there will be a bank holiday to celebrate the occasion.

England only win world cups under Labour.