Sir Keir Starmer: “But if they choose not to, then we will act and we will change the law because when it comes to the safety of our…”

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

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

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.

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.