This is Starmers farewell speech for anyone who missed it - apologies for the formatting
This will be my last answer from this despatch box.
Every prime minister knows when they take up the torch that the day will come when they have to pass it on. That day has come for me.
This is the end of my political journey.
In six years, we went from historic defeat in 2019 to historic victory in 2024, and in two years in government I leave the country in better shape than I found it.
I’m proud of everything that we have achieved.
Can I just take time to say to you, Mr Speaker, and all those who work for the house and in our constituency offices, thank you for all your hard work.
To our civil service, thank you also for all your hard work.
To my political team, many of them here today, who came on this journey with me, thank you so much for everything you have done, and being prepared to walk through fire for me.
To my colleagues on these benches, I am proud of all we have achieved together and proud of each and every one of you.
To my successor, and each of you, I will give my full support.
To all colleagues across the house, can I wish you good health and happiness.
To all those in the gallery, whose lives have been changed or improved by this Labour government, and all across the country who struggle to be seen or heard, you’re the reason I came into politics.
To my wife and children, I love you.
Goodbye.