Angela Rayner Commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day, UK Plans Initiatives

On Holocaust Memorial Day, January 27, world leaders gathered at Auschwitz-Birkenau, marking the 80th anniversary of the camp's liberation and honoring the stories of surviving victims. UK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner participated in events to commemorate the day, meeting Holocaust survivor Eve Kugler and emphasizing the importance of remembering the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust. She also highlighted the ongoing fight against antisemitism and the government's commitment to education and remembrance initiatives, including the establishment of the Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre in London. In Canada, a ceremony took place in Ottawa to honor the victims, while Minister Ya'ara Saks announced funding aimed at preserving the memory of the Holocaust. These events reflect a collective effort to confront hate and prejudice and ensure the lessons of the Holocaust are not forgotten. As the number of living survivors diminishes, the significance of these commemorations grows more profound.