On the news of Sir Eric Pickles’ elevation to the House of Lords, Karen Pollock MBE, Chief Executive of the Holocaust Educational Trust, said:
“Huge congratulations to Sir Eric Pickles! Following nearly 40 years of public service and as a true champion of Holocaust education and remembrance, we could not be more thrilled for our dear chum! We know Sir Eric Pickles will continue to passionately champion our cause and on behalf of the Holocaust survivors who so admire him and all of us at the Holocaust Educational Trust, we wish him a hearty Mazel Tov!”