Jeremy Corbyn wishes David Cameron 'the best for the future' as ex-Prime Minister quits seat

The Labour leader said he got on well with Mr Cameron on a 'human level'

The pair have shared a strained relationship in the past (Getty Images )

Jeremy Corbyn has wished David Cameron “all the best for the future”, adding that he got on well with him on a “human level” after the former Prime Minister stood down as MP.

Mr Cameron, who has represented Witney in Oxfordshire since 2001, told broadcasters on Monday he would not be able to properly represent his area given the circumstances of his departure as Prime Minister.

He had stepped down as leader of the country the morning of the 24 June European Union referendum result after it became clear he had accidentally taken Britain out of the bloc.

The move will trigger a by-election to find a successor for the constituency in Parliament.

Speaking as he arrived for a private dinner with the TUC general council in Brighton, Mr Corbyn thanked the former prime minister for the "courtesy" he showed him.

"We should respect people who move on to do something else with their lives,” the Labour leader said.

"I want to wish him all the best for the future."

Mr Corbyn also recalled the "tragedy" of Mr Cameron losing a child, recalling his first meeting with him was at an all-party event to discuss the needs of parents of disabled children.

The pair have previously shared strained relations, which hit a tumultuous high in Feburary when they both came to blows over each other’s mothers at Prime Minster Question’s with Mr Cameron saying his mother would tell the Labour leader to put on “a proper suit”, to do up his tie, and to “sing the national anthem”.

The repost was one of many to take place at PMQs with Mr Cameron later telling Mr Corbyn to step down as leader of the opposition.

On Monday, Mr Cameron told broadcasters he would not be able to properly represent his area given the circumstances of his departure as Prime Minister.

Backing Theresa May's premiership, he said also said he did not want to be a “distraction” for the Government.

Mr Cameron’s retreat from elected office comes after controversy over his resignation honours list. He was accused of awarding his “cronies” with honours: a Whitehall investigation has been launched.

Additional reporting by Press Association