00:00This is the end of my political journey.
00:30I can do this. Can I thank my right honourable and very dear friend for everything he's given to our
00:40party and our country?
00:42There were few who believed we could make the changes needed to bring in a Labour government after the general
00:49election of 2019 when he became leader.
00:52Can I thank him and his wonderful family on behalf of me and my family for their cherished friendship and
01:00I am certain everyone will join me in wishing him and his family the very, very best for their next
01:08chapter.
01:12Every Prime Minister knows when they take up the torch that the day will come when they have to pass
01:18it on.
01:19That day has come for me. This is the end of my political journey.
01:25To my successor and each of you, I will give my full support.
01:31To all colleagues across the House, can I wish you good health and happiness?
01:39To all those in the gallery whose lives have been changed or improved by this Labour government and all across
01:46the country who struggle to be seen or heard,
01:50you're the reason I came into politics.
01:54To my wife and children, I love you.
01:57Goodbye.
01:58Goodbye.
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