Press release

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.

• From: Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street and The Rt Hon Theresa May
• Published: 28 September 2016

This was published under the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

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.

Published 28 September 2016