Today09:42 BSTBecoming Prime Minister was the 'proudest moment of my life', Starmer saysSir Keir Starmer has said that becoming Prime Minister was the "proudest moment of my life".Speaking outside Downing Street, during his resignation speech, he said: "Walking up this street two years ago was the proudest moment of my life, a new Labour government, the first in 14 years, a page in our country’s history turned after years of disappointment and despair, the chance to change the lives of millions of people for the better, that’s what I came into politics for the journey to that point was not easy."Six years ago, I inherited a Labour Party that was politically, financially, and morally bankrupt."I was told time and time again that my party was finished, that we were consigned to history, that a majority at the general election, let alone a landslide majority, was impossible, but we proved those people wrong, because we changed our party, ripping out the poison of antisemitism, restoring trust on the economy, defence, and national security, and becoming a party that once again stood proudly with, not against, our national flag."Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria after he won the general election in July 2024(Image: AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)Today09:39 BSTStarmer holds back tears during resignation speechKeir Starmer choked up as he confirmed his resignation, while speaking of his wife and children.The Prime Minister held his wife Vic's hand as they walked back into No 10 together after his message to the nation.Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Lady Victoria Starmer outside 10 Downing Street this morning(Image: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)Today09:34 BSTKeir Starmer resignsThe Prime Minister has confirmed he will resign amid pressure from MPs and cabinet ministers to step down to make way for a new leader.Starmer said: "The question my party is asking now is whether I am best placed as leader to lead us into the general election. I have heard the answer from my parliamentary party and i accept that answer with good grace"I will resign as leader of the Labour Party - I have spoken to HM the King this morning to inform him."Starmer added that he will give the new leader his "unequivocal support".Keir Starmer outside Downing StreetToday09:30 BSTStarmer steps out of Downing Street to address the nation