He walked out to applause, and hand-in-hand with his wife.

You can hear his farewell speech, here:

Members of his staff and ministers gathered in the sunshine, either side of Number 10 to hear his farewell which he used to reflect on his work on immigration, and reducing poverty.

Sir Keir then headed to Buckingham Palace to formally resign to the King.

Andy Burnham’s being invited to form a new government, and we’ll hear from him shortly.

Critics claim the incoming PM’s not faced proper scrutiny, and is entering office without a clear plan.

Mr Burnham’s promised to give the public ‘breathing room’ over the cost-of-living.

Shortly before the speeches, prisons minister Lord Timpson resigned.