‘My work is done’ – Starmer leaves No 10 with Burnham poised for power

Sir Keir Starmer issues a statement outside 10 Downing Street (Gareth Fuller/PA) - (PA Wire)

Sir Keir Starmer has said “my work is done” and “I go with a smile” in his final speech as prime minister.

Speaking in Downing Street before heading to Buckingham Palace to offer his resignation to the King, Sir Keir said he would “pass the baton” to Andy Burnham.