Sir Keir Starmer: “Bravery takes you through unimaginable hardships but finally - I am certain - it will reward you with victory.”

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.

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.

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

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.