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Holocaust Memorial Act 2026

Summary

This Act creates plans for the UK to build a Holocaust memorial - a permanent structure designed to remember the victims of the Holocaust and keep their memory alive for future generations. It shows the country's commitment to never forgetting this historical tragedy.

A vote to support means

  • Supporting this Act means backing plans to build a Holocaust memorial in the UK to honour the victims and survivors of the Holocaust. Supporters believe it's important to remember this tragedy, educate future generations about the dangers of hatred, and show respect to those affected.

A vote to oppose means

  • Some people might worry about the cost of building and maintaining a memorial during difficult financial times. Others may have concerns about where the memorial would be located, or debate whether this is the best way to remember the Holocaust.

Cast Your Vote

People's Vote107 votes
71% Support · 7629% Oppose · 31
Parliament's Vote193 MPs
6% Ayes · 1194% Noes · 182

Democratic Gap

65% — Large gap

Outcome mismatch — the public would pass this bill, but Parliament rejected it

Bill Passage

Commons

  • 1st reading23 Feb 2023
  • 2nd reading28 Jun 2023
  • 1st reading8 Nov 2023
  • 2nd reading8 Nov 2023
  • 3rd reading22 May 2024
  • 1st reading18 Jul 2024

Lords

  • 1st reading23 May 2024
  • 2nd reading4 Sept 2024
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Holocaust Memorial Act 2026 | The Peoples Chamber