Last week Stephen Metcalfe,
local MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, marked Holocaust Memorial Day by
signing the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment in the House of
Commons.
The book honours those who
died during the Holocaust as well as honouring the extraordinary Holocaust
survivors who work tirelessly to educate young people about what they endured.
Holocaust Memorial Day, which
fell on Monday 27th January marked the 69th anniversary of the
liberation of the Nazi concentration and death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, the
site of the largest mass murder in history.
In the weeks leading up to
and after Holocaust Memorial Day, thousands of commemorative events will be
arranged by schools, faith groups and community organisations across the
country, remembering all the victims of the Holocaust and subsequent genocides.
Mr Metcalfe commented:
“Holocaust Memorial Day marks the anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi
concentration and death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau – and is an important
opportunity to remember the victims and survivors of the Holocaust. It’s not
too late to mark the day and join members of your community in the fight
against prejudice and intolerance.”
Karen Pollock MBE, Chief
Executive of the Holocaust Educational Trust, added: “We are proud that Stephen
Metcalfe MP is supporting Holocaust Memorial Day. It is vitally important
that we both continue to remember and learn from the appalling events of the
Holocaust – as well as ensuring that we continue to challenge anti-Semitism and
all forms of bigotry.”
