WESTMORLAND and Lonsdale MP has paid tribute to the victims and survivors of the Holocaust.

Mr Farron signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, to pledge his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and honour those who were murdered during the Holocaust.

The MP also paid tribute to the extraordinary Holocaust survivors who work tirelessly to educate young people. Wednesday January 27 marked 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.

After signing the Book of Commitment, Mr Farron said: “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 and make sure they are not forgotten.

“Moreover, it serves as a reminder of the awful reality of what can happen when prejudice and intolerance are not confronted, and of the need for us to stand up for the values of decency, tolerance and respect. I encourage all constituents to join in the fight against prejudice and intolerance.”