"So, I’ve come back here to Sedgefield, to my constituency, where my political journey began and where it’s fitting that it should end. Today I announce my decision to stand down from the leadership of the Labour Party. The party will now select a new leader. On the 27th June I will tender my resignation from the office of Prime Minister to the Queen.

I’ve been Prime Minister of this country for just over 10 years. In this job, in the world of today, I think that’s long enough for me, but more especially for the country. And sometimes the only way you conquer the pull of power is to set it down"

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"As I informed you and the East Hull Executive a couple of weeks ago, I intend to stand down as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party. I also gave written notice to the National Executive Committee officers and the General Secretary of the Labour Party two weeks ago that it was my intention not to continue as the Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.

Tony and I were elected together back in 1994 and it has been an honour to serve as Deputy to the most successful Labour Prime Minister ever. To have been Deputy Leader and the longest serving Deputy Prime Minister is a matter of great pride to me. "

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