Starmer announces resignation as prime minister and leader of the Labour party - UK politics live

Starmer says he accepts 'with good grace' that he is not best person to lead Labour into next election
Starmer says he accepts the decision he has to go with good grace.

The question my party is asking now is whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election.

I have heard the answer of my parliamentary party to that question, and I accept that answer with good grace.

Every decision I've taken has been about putting the country I love first. That is why I will resign as leader of the Labour party.

I have spoken to His Majesty the King this morning to inform him of my decision.