Holocaust Memorial Day 2025-01-23

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The hon. Lady mentioned the importance of educating younger people about the Holocaust. Does she agree that one of the most important ways to do this is by ensuring young people study it in schools?

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The Minister rightly mentioned the importance of confronting denialism. Does she share my concern about recent cases in Lithuania and Hungary where fascist leaders from World War II are being rehabilitated?

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The Minister touched on antisemitism in football, particularly at matches involving Tottenham Hotspur. Does she agree that this is a matter of great concern and needs urgent attention?

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Does the Minister agree that there needs to be more emphasis on inclusivity in Holocaust education, especially for disabled children?

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Each year, Holocaust Memorial Day serves as a powerful reminder of the horrors that humanity is capable of inflicting, and of where antisemitism can lead. For me, this day is not just a time to remember the 6 million Jews murdered across Europe, but an opportunity to reflect on their personal stories, including my own family’s.

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The hon. Member for Hendon paid tribute to the survivors of the Holocaust and emphasised the importance of remembering their stories and keeping the memory alive through education, funding, and personal commitment from the Prime Minister.

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The hon. Member for Mid Dorset and North Poole paid tribute to Holocaust survivors who shared their testimonies at a parliamentary ceremony, highlighting the importance of preserving the memory of the Holocaust through remembrance events and education initiatives.

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The hon. Member for Brent East highlighted rising racism and antisemitism, especially since 7 October, emphasising the need to combat these issues through education and vigilance.

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I thank the Government for putting on this debate and for making sure that we continue to honour the victims of the Holocaust, and I thank the Minister for both the tone and content of his opening speech. I declare my interest as co-chairman of the all-party parliamentary group on Holocaust memorial since its formation in 2018, and I am also proud to chair the all-party parliamentary group on UK-Israel.

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The hon. Member for Leicester South reflected on the horrors of Bergen-Belsen and other atrocities, emphasising the need for education and inter-faith work to combat hate.

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The hon. Member for South West Norfolk highlighted the importance of education in preserving the memory of those who lost their lives under Nazi persecution and acknowledged the work of the Holocaust Memorial Trust.

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The hon. Member for Tewkesbury reflected on personal visits to Dachau and Sachsenhausen, emphasising the need to guard against the path that led to Auschwitz.

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The Minister mentioned the importance of hearing survivors’ testimonies. What steps will be taken to ensure that schools in disadvantaged areas have access to this programme?

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Given the rise of antisemitism online and elsewhere, how does the Government plan to integrate this into broader digital literacy programmes in schools?

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The MP has expressed his deep concern about the rise in antisemitic hate crimes, citing specific historical incidents such as the blood libel myth that stoked hatred against Jews. He highlighted recent data showing a significant increase in religious hate crimes.

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The MP emphasised the need for continued action against hate crimes, citing recent statistics showing a significant increase in religious hate crimes. She highlighted the importance of learning from and listening to survivors' stories to prevent future genocides.

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The MP praised the Minister for his speech and highlighted the importance of remembering the horrors of the Holocaust. He shared personal experiences from survivors, emphasising the need to ensure their stories are not lost.

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Commemorating the Holocaust and reflecting on subsequent genocides, acknowledging the role of education in preventing future atrocities.

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Visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau and reflecting on the legacy of antisemitism post-Holocaust, with a focus on the contemporary situation in the Balkans.

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I wish to pay tribute to several Members before I begin the substance of my speech today. My hon. Friend the Member for Hendon has been referred to countless times, and rightly so. His family history is a powerful reminder.

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I appreciate the insights shared by my hon. Friend the Member for Harrow East regarding missed opportunities to prevent or mitigate the Holocaust's impact, and commended the contributions from other MPs such as the hon. Member for Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket.

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The hon. Member expressed gratitude towards Mr Speaker’s office for arranging yesterday’s ceremony where he heard from two Holocaust survivors whose testimonies were powerful due to their rarity.

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He highlighted that Jewish people are less safe on Britain's streets today than they were before 7 October, and thanked his hon. Friend the Member for High Peak (Jon Pearce) for bringing this issue forward.

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The shadow Minister praised the Minister's speech but also highlighted the need to learn lessons for the future. He mentioned testimonies from survivors such as his constituent Paul Sved, emphasising the human stories that make the Holocaust's inhumanity even harder to comprehend.

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This year marks a poignant anniversary for Holocaust survivors. What does this signify?

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What role do survivor testimonies play in addressing antisemitism?

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The Member asked if the Minister would join in condemning abusive language used against Labour candidates during the last election campaign, particularly terms like ‘genocide enablers’ and ‘child murderers’. He highlighted that many turned a blind eye to such hate speech.

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The Member reflected on her experience of visiting Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories with Members across the House, touching upon the importance of Holocaust education. She asked about ongoing projects dealing with the aftermath of genocides such as Srebrenica.

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The Member questioned the work on lessons from Auschwitz and the Holocaust Memorial Bill. He enquired about funding support to enable students to hear recorded survivor testimonies.

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The Member raised concerns about resourcing for projects dealing with genocide aftermaths, such as those addressing Srebrenica.

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The Member highlighted an 117% rise in antisemitic attacks since October and questioned how resources were being used to provide support and protection for synagogues, schools, and institutions.

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The Member spoke about the need to guard against demonisation of Jews, Muslims and refugees and highlighted the importance of remembering the Srebrenica massacre as genocide.

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The Member discussed the Holocaust Memorial Day “80 Candles for 80 Years” project and the UK’s role as a signatory to the Stockholm declaration.

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The Member stressed unity across the House for fighting intolerance, antisemitism, anti-Muslim hatred, and discrimination against other minority groups.

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