The Prime Minister has praised Joe Biden for making a decision based on what he believed to be in "the best interest of the American people" after the US president withdrew his bid for re-election.Mr Biden said on Sunday that it was "in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down".Responding to Mr Biden's decision, Sir Keir Starmer said: "I respect President Biden's decision and I look forward to us working together during the remainder of his presidency.

The Prime Minister has praised Joe Biden for making a decision based on what he believed to be in "the best interest of the American people" after the US president withdrew his bid for re-election.Mr Biden said on Sunday that it was "in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down".Responding to Mr Biden's decision, Sir Keir Starmer said: "I respect President Biden's decision and I look forward to us working together during the remainder of his presidency.