Prime Minister's statement on the death of Shimon Peres
Prime Minister Theresa May gave a statement following the death of Shimon Peres, the former President of Israel.
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Prime Minister Theresa May said:
I am deeply saddened to hear that Shimon Peres has died. He was a visionary and courageous statesman, who worked relentlessly for peace and never lost hope that this would one day be achievable. He was a truly deserving winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
My thoughts go out to the Israeli people and the family of Shimon Peres as they mourn the loss of a beloved father and compatriot – a great man who epitomised optimism and a belief that by working together we can build a brighter future for generations to come.