Holocaust Memorial Day: Politicians across Doncaster unite to pay tribute
Politicians across Doncaster have united to pay tribute on Holocaust Memorial Day.
A service took place at the Mansion House, including a blessing, readings and prayers given by invited guests, schools and local dignitaries, with Mayor Ros Jones among those in attendance.
There was also a national moment at 8pm yesterday, with people across the city lighting candles and placing them in their windows to honour the memory of the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust, of other groups persecuted by the Nazis and the victims of more recent genocides.
Doncaster North MP Ed Miliband said: “This is a very important day in which we remember the murder of six million Jews at the hands of the Nazis.
“I am thinking of my grandfather, other members of my family who were killed and all of those who perished in the Holocaust. I mourn their loss and honour their memory.
“I also vow to work to stamp out all forms of prejudice and evil. At a time when we see violent, murderous antisemitic attacks in our country and across the world, as well as other forms of hate, including Islamaphobia, it has never been more important to stand up for values of human dignity, solidarity and equality.”
Doncaster Central MP Sally Jameson said: “We pause and come together to remember the six million Jewish men, women and children murdered during the Holocaust, and millions more murdered under Nazi persecution.
"We will not forget the unthinkable suffering that so many endured during this dark period of history.
Ms Jameson also signed the Holocaust Book of Remembrance in Parliament on behalf of Doncaster Central.
Doncaster East and Isle of Axholme MP Lee Pitcher said: “In the lead-up to Holocaust Memorial Day, I was honoured to sign the Book of Commitment.
"A pledge to remember the six million Jewish men, women, and children murdered in the Holocaust.
“We take a moment to remember those who suffered and to reaffirm our collective responsibility to speak out against antisemitism and all forms of hatred. Together, we can ensure the atrocities of the past are never forgotten.”