Welsh Liberal blogs

  Today we remember every single life cut short during the Holocaust - the Jewish lives and the countless others who suffered at the hands of the Nazis. It is vital that we remember these innocent victims and tell new generations of the unspeakable things people experienced in Nazi death camps and ghettos, from the torture to the mass exterminations. It’s vital because we must never forget the lesson - that every human life should be valued and cared for. The theme of this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day -  be the light in the darkness  - is the lesson we can all choose to live out. That as we struggle with what the world confronts us with - we can all choose to be a force for good. And that choosing to be a light in the darkness will always be a necessary choice. There can be devastating consequences if we choose to turn a blind eye to hate and injustice. For as we say again, “never again”, we must recognise that the depravity, evil and lies that led to the Holocaust still e

  I would like to send my warmest wishes to Tamils around the world celebrating Thai Pongal, the four day harvest festival. It’s been a huge privilege to come to know many Tamil people in my constituency and across the UK since being elected to Parliament back in 1997, and I can therefore say with total certainty, that the contribution of British Tamils to our country and society has been exemplary, with the hard work, intelligence and dedication of so many amazing British Tamils. Celebrations like this are an opportunity to remember the exceptional contributions we witness everyday from entrepreneurs, public servants and of course our frontline workers. Thank you for all you do. Current lockdown measures mean this year’s Pongal celebrations will feel distinctly different as so many of us remain separated from friends and loved ones. Despite these challenges, let us look to the future with hope and let us strengthen our collective efforts to beat this virus. To everyone celeb