Sir Keir Starmer: “Let me assure you I have complied with the humble address”

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

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.

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

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.