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Protesters at the Royal Courts of Justice ahead of a hearing in February 2022 about the UK Holocaust Memorial

MPs issue warning on Holocaust memorial project’s rising costs and security

Surprise at lack of consultation on choice of Westminster site where round-the-clock protection is likely to be required – at an unknown price, says select committee

April 26, 2024, 9:08 am

MPs issue warning on Holocaust memorial project’s rising costs and security

Surprise at lack of consultation on choice of Westminster site where round-the-clock protection is likely to be required – at an unknown price, says select committee

By Beatrice Sayers

Daniel Libeskind, the son of Holocaust survivors, and a view of the proposed memorial in Victoria Tower Gardens, Westminster. Picture: Alamy

February 28, 2024, 6:31 pm

Architect Daniel Libeskind suggests a rethink of UK Holocaust memorial site

EXCLUSIVE: Designer of the Jewish Museum Berlin says proposal to build in Westminster has ‘so many obstacles’ and that real agreement is needed on where it should go

By Beatrice Sayers

Nickie Aiken MP and Sir Peter Bottomley give evidence on Wednesday

January 19, 2024, 10:38 am

Holocaust Memorial Bill: objector compares strategy to Post Office stance on Horizon

Commons select committee hears evidence from opponents of government-backed legislation to clear restriction on building on Victoria Tower Gardens

By Beatrice Sayers

May 23, 2023, 2:05 pm

‘Slew of government errors’ to blame for Holocaust memorial delays, says trust

London Historic Parks & Gardens Trust confirms it will continue to urge 'MPs to avoid building memorial 'on a public park'

By Lee Harpin

MP Robert Jenrick (right), with the late Holocaust survivor Sir Ben Helfgott and his grandson Reuben at Victoria Gardens in Westminster in July 2021.

May 12, 2023, 5:42 pm

OPINION: It’s high time we sorted out this memorial muddle

"If ever this project comes to fruition, there will be no survivors left to see it," writes Jenni Frazer on London's proposed Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre

By Jenni Frazer

Artist's impression issued by the UK Holocaust Memorial showing the aerial view of the proposed Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre in London. The London Historic Parks and Gardens Trust is opposed to a new UK Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre being built in Victoria Tower Gardens, a small triangular Grade II-listed park next to Westminster Abbey and the Palace of Westminster. Issue date: Tuesday February 22, 2022.

March 21, 2023, 3:26 pm

Lord Pickles hits back at ‘misleading information’ on Westminster Holocaust Memorial

The Conservative peer outlines new aims of government's Holocaust Memorial Bill.

By Lee Harpin

January 25, 2023, 12:27 pm

Prime Minister confirms government WILL legislate for Holocaust Memorial in Westminster

Rishi Sunak announces plans to go-ahead with controversial £100 million project ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day.

By Lee Harpin

Protesters outside the Royal Courts of Justice in central London ahead of a hearing regarding the UK Holocaust Memorial, an issue that has also divided the Jewish community.

February 22, 2022, 11:28 am

Demonstration held outside High Court hearing for Westminster Shoah memorial

Campaigners held placards as the hearing got underway, saying the memorial was the "right idea in the wrong place" and that "not all Holocaust survivors want this plan"

By Jewish News Reporter

Proposed design of Westminster Holocaust Memorial in Victoria Tower Gardens

February 21, 2022, 9:18 am

Bid to block plans for Westminster Holocaust Memorial to be considered by High Court

London Historic Parks and Gardens Trust expects judges to review their appeal against the proposal next to Parliament, with campaigners calling it the 'right idea in the wrong place'

By Lee Harpin

April 30, 2021, 3:58 pm

Westminister Holocaust memorial final decision due by July

A decision is set for 29 July on whether the Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre gets planning permission for its proposed Parliament location.

By Jewish News Reporter

Cellist Raphael Wallfisch performs during during a moment of remembrance for the victims of National Socialism at the German Bundestag in Berlin, Germany, 31 January 2018. Photo: Maurizio Gambarini/dpa

February 17, 2021, 1:32 pm

Survivor’s son performs concert to stop Westminster Holocaust memorial

Cellist son of Auschwitz survivor performed to raise money for the campaign group aiming to stop memorial being erected beside Parliament.

By Adam Decker

November 3, 2020, 2:40 pm

David Cameron: Westminster Shoah memorial is ‘symbolically’ important

Former PM who announced plans to build the memorial in Victoria Tower Gardens in 2015 restated his support for the initiative amid growing criticism

By Jewish News Reporter

October 6, 2020, 9:08 am

Westminster Shoah memorial would be ‘trophy site’ for terror

Group of 42 academics submit evidence to planning inquiry, as Lord Carlile says the proposed Victoria Tower Gardens monument poses a 'self-evident terrorism risk'

By Tali Fraser

July 13, 2020, 3:47 pm

‘Government remains committed to building Holocaust memorial near parliament’

Spokeswoman for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government stresses support for £100m learning centre and monument in Victoria Tower Gardens

By Jewish News Reporter

November 6, 2019, 10:39 am

Planning decision for Westminster Shoah memorial taken out of council’s hands

Call over the proposed Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre next to Parliament removed from local authority's remit by minister Esther McVey

By Jewish News Reporter

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