Sir Keir Starmer: “It's work I started before I became an MP and it's work I'm keen to continue after I'm an MP.”

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.

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

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.