Rachel Reeves in tears at Keir Starmer’s last PMQs as MPs break rules to burst into applause

Technology Secretary Liz Kendall placed a consoling hand on the arm of the weeping Chancellor

Cabinet including Rachel Reeves in tears as Keir Starmer ...

Rachel Reeves broke down in tears behind Sir Keir Starmer as the outgoing Prime Minister made his final appearance at PMQs.

Following an emotional farewell, Labour MPs broke protocol as they erupted into applause as Sir Keir made his exit from the chamber.

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As the Prime Minister delivered his final message from the dispatch box, the Chancellor was reduced to tears as Technology Secretary Liz Kendall placed a consoling hand on her arm.

Justice Secretary David Lammy patted Sir Keir on the back as he made a speedy exit amid the rousing sendoff from Labour parliamentarians, who had just days ago backed former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham en masse to replace him in No10.