Sir Keir Starmer: “It was shocking news and my thoughts are with Ann's family at this awful time.”

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.

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.

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