Sir Keir Starmer: “It is certainly a dramatic transformation away from expensive big-ticket items like destroyers, towards large numbers of…”

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.

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

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.