Sir Keir Starmer: “I want first to welcome the breakthrough reached last night between the US and Iran, and I congratulate President Trump…”

I want to thank once again my family, Vic and our children, my team, all the staff here and across the Labour Party, everyone at Number 10 and across the civil service, and everyone who has supported our efforts along the way.

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.

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.