Ed Miliband: ‘I am ready’

The Labour leader has given his pitch to the country in his speech finale:

Over the last four and a half years, I have been tested.

It is right that I have been.

Tested for the privilege of leading this country.

I am ready.

Ready to put an end to the tired old idea that as long as we look after the rich and powerful we will all be OK.

Ready to put into practice the truth that it is only when working people succeed, that Britain succeeds.

If you elect me as your Prime Minister in just over three weeks’ time:

I will work for that goal.

I will fight for that goal.

Every single day.

In everything I do.

In every decision I make.

I know Britain can be better.

The British people know Britain can be better.

Together, let’s make it happen.