As a Party, we owe Keir Starmer a huge amount. He made us electable again, and led us to a landslide election win only two years ago. He has overseen important achievements since then. I have seen up close a man who loves his country, with a deep sense of public service and duty. That character has re-set our standing on the world stage. He has announced his resignation with dignity, putting the country’s interest first. I thank Keir for all that he has done for our Party and country. We must now come together as a Party, choose a new leader, and show the country that we can do orderly transition well. That requires us to all behave with respect and humility, and show the best of ourselves. We have to show that mainstream progressive politics can change people’s lives for the better, and is up to the task of the challenges we all face. If we fail the consequences for democracy and the country are great and dangerous. The NEC will shortly set out the process.