“Keir has given huge service to our country and I want to thank him for his leadership and dedication during such a challenging period.{{br}}His decision marks the beginning of a transition and it is important that this process is conducted in an orderly and responsible way. I will put myself forward as part of this process.{{br}}The country expects stability, seriousness and a continued focus on the issues that matter most and that is what it will get. As we move forward, our priority must be to work together to get the country back to where we all want it to be.”