Nicola raised Holocaust Memorial Day during Prime Ministers Questions today in Parliament.
As well as thanking the Speaker of the House of Commons for his contributions to the commemorations taking place in Parliament, Nicola raised the work of many holocaust survivors who have had the courage to share their testimony with others so the horrors of the holocaust can never be allowed to happen again.
Working with the Holocaust Educational Trust, survivors share their experiences of living through the holocaust with others, including school groups, and help to educate them about this dark period in human history.
Nicola also raised the rise in antisemitic incidents happening on our streets in the wake of the 7th October terrorist attacks in Israel, and encouraged colleagues to sign the Holocaust Educational Trust's Book of Commitment to stand up against antisemitism.
You can listen to Nicola's question and the Prime Minister's answer on Nicola's Facebook page.
Nicola Richards: "Mr Speaker, may I start by thanking you for commissioning the Holocaust Educational Trust’s exhibition in Portcullis House, and for your unwavering personal commitment to holocaust remembrance.
"As we approach Holocaust Memorial Day, will the Prime Minister join me in commending the Holocaust Educational Trust for its important work, particularly its work with holocaust survivors who, despite living through the darkest moment in human history, continue to share their testimony in the hope of ensuring “Never again.”
"In the face of the appalling rise in antisemitism that we see on the streets of Britain, will my right hon. Friend join me in encouraging all Members to sign the book of commitment and stand up against antisemitism?"
Prime Minister: "I join my hon. Friend in paying tribute to the Holocaust Educational Trust for it brilliant work, and I thank her for all her work on this issue.
"I will be signing the book of commitment this afternoon, during my meeting with Lily Ebert, and I encourage Members on both sides of the House to do the same and to reaffirm our shared determination to ensure that the holocaust is never forgotten, and to defeat the resurgence of antisemitism and all forms of hatred in our country."