On Holocaust Memorial Day, we at the Hemel Conservatives pause to remember the six million Jewish men, women and children who were murdered in the Holocaust, and all those who were persecuted and killed by the Nazi regime and its collaborators.
This is a day of solemn reflection on one of the darkest periods in human history.
The Holocaust stands as a stark reminder of where hatred, prejudice and dehumanisation can lead when they are left unchallenged. Alongside Jewish victims, Roma and Sinti people, disabled people, LGBT+ individuals, political opponents and many others were targeted simply because of who they were or what they believed.
We remember the victims not as statistics, but as individuals, each with their own lives, families, hopes and futures, cruelly taken from them.
We also pay tribute to survivors, whose bravery in sharing their experiences ensures that the truth is never forgotten and continues to educate future generations.
For us, Holocaust Memorial Day is not only about remembering the past, but about the responsibilities we carry today. It is a call to stand firmly against antisemitism, racism and all forms of hatred, and to speak out whenever we see intolerance or discrimination in our communities.
As Hemel Conservatives, we are clear in our opposition to antisemitism and all forms of prejudice. We believe that remembrance must be matched by education and action, so that the lessons of the Holocaust are never lost and the promise of “never again” is upheld.
Today, we remember the victims. We honour the survivors. And we recommit ourselves to building a society rooted in respect, tolerance and the dignity of every individual.
