The Prime Minister has announced his resignation
Attention will naturally turn to who comes next and what that means for the future of the country.
But while Westminster focuses on leadership contests and political speculation, we must not lose sight of the issues affecting people right now.
Businesses continue to face mounting pressures, families are feeling the impact of rising costs and important decisions, including the Defence Investment Plan, still need to be delivered.
There is much work to be done, and the Government must remain focused on the challenges facing the country rather than becoming distracted by internal politics.