U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday visited the site of Nazi German extermination camp Auschwitz, voicing his “sheer horror” at what he saw and vowing that he would fight the growing antisemitism which is causing fears to rise among Jews including in Britain.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has visited the site of the Nazi German extermination camp Auschwitz ahead of talks with Poland's leaders on security and tightening Britain's ties with the European Union.
British PM says he saw 'sheer horror' at concentration camp which saw industrial-level killing as a 'collective endeavor by thousands of ordinary people'
The Prime Minister visited the former Nazi concentration camp as he travelled to Poland to meet with the country’s political leaders.
The prime minister was on his first visit to the concentration camp where 1.1 million people perished before its liberation 80 years ago.
Starmer and his wife, Victoria Starmer, attended a reception on Downing Street to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.
Sir Keir, who is in Poland for defence and security talks, said "nothing" could have prepared him for the horror of what he had seen.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Auschwitz, expressing horror at the site and pledging to combat rising antisemitism, especially following the recent escalation in tensions involving Israel and Hamas.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the Auschwitz death camp, marking the 80th anniversary of its liberation. He was profoundly impacted by the history of the site and pledged to combat antisemitism.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has renewed his commitment to ensure all schools teach pupils about the Holocaust, warning that society must "make 'never again' finally mean what it says".
The leaders discussed Northern Ireland, legacy issues and a number of international issues, including the commemoration in Auschwitz.
Irish premier Micheal Martin said he and Sir Keir Starmer wanted to make 2025 a “defining year” for relations between their countries after their first call since he was elected Taoiseach. The two leaders discussed the ongoing recovery efforts from Storm Eowyn when they spoke on Monday morning.