“I want to thank all of those friends and colleagues who have been at my side for the last six years or so, for their incredible commitment, service and support.
“I want to thank the brilliant No 10 staff and our country’s extraordinary Civil Service who dedicate their lives to public service.
“And when I leave the biggest job in the country, I shall spent more time on the most important job, being the best husband I can to my fantastic wife Vic, who has been a rock by my side through good times and bad, and being the best dad I can to my beautiful children, who are my pride and my joy. Thank you very much.”
Sir Keir’s lip quivered as he posed for a last photo outside No10, before he turned inside with his wife, Lady Starmer.
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