Today I am opening an important debate on behalf of the Government, marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. The Soviet soldiers who liberated the camp in January 1945 found chilling evidence of genocide, including railway tracks leading directly to gas chambers and piles of shoes and suitcases from over a million victims. World leaders will gather at Auschwitz on Monday, with His Majesty the King representing the UK. Holocaust survivors like Mala Tribich are dwindling, making this an urgent moment for education and remembrance. The US Army liberated Buchenwald 80 years ago, while British forces freed camps in northern Germany, including Bergen-Belsen where over 55,000 prisoners were found alive but many died due to malnutrition or disease. Richard Dimbleby's BBC report from Belsen was initially refused broadcast. Holocaust survivors have shared their testimony for decades, but the number of first-hand witnesses is decreasing as they reach their 80s and 90s. The UK must do more to preserve these memories and educate future generations about the dangers of unchecked antisemitism and prejudice. The Stockholm Declaration in 2000 established Holocaust Memorial Day on January 27th, leading to the creation of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). In recent years, the UK has developed innovative educational programmes like Testimony360, a digital education programme that uses virtual reality to provide access to survivor testimonies. The IHRA’s 'In plain sight' theme reminds us that the Holocaust was openly perpetrated in broad daylight. Projects like ‘My hometown’ engage young people and promote inclusive Holocaust education. Holocaust denial remains a concern, with subtle forms of denial challenging educators and researchers today. The UK has been proactive in commemorating anniversaries and preserving testimonies through initiatives such as '80 Objects/80 Lives', which features personal items from British survivors and refugees.