Prime Minister leads tributes to former US president Jimmy Carter

Sir Keir Starmer has led a host of tributes to former US president Jimmy Carter, saying he “redefined the post-presidency with a remarkable commitment to social justice and human rights at home and abroad”.

The Prime Minister said Mr Carter, who died aged 100, will be remembered for the Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt, as well as his “decades of selfless public service”.

He added that it was the Democrat’s “lifelong dedication to peace” that led to him receiving the Nobel Peace prize in 2002.

Very sorry to hear of President Carter’s passing. I pay tribute to his decades of selfless public service.My thoughts are with his family and friends at this

— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer)