Theresa May sends '˜best wishes' to McGuinness on retirement

Wishing the former deputy first minister “best wishes for his retirement”, Mrs May said: “Martin McGuinness served the people of Northern Ireland as deputy First Minister for nearly a decade.

“We recognise his work over many years securing a number of significant political agreements.

“He played a key role in moving the Republican movement towards a position of using peaceful and democratic means.

“We will all continue to work to make sure that the people of Northern Ireland are able to live freely and in peace.”