David Irving’s attempt at a comeback has been met with disgust and disbelief in Britain.
The convicted Holocaust denier’s recent announcement that he will rejoin the lecture circuit has provoked loud reactions from Jewish, anti-fascist and educational groups in Britain. His first address, in Coventry on Sept. 28, was interrupted by protesters.
Lord Foulkes of the Labor Friends of Israel said, “It is a frightening thought that he is still pursuing his agenda. “
Karen Pollock, chief executive of the Holocaust Educational Trust, said, “In 2000, a British High Court Judge branded David Irving a ‘falsifier of history’ and a ‘racist.’ I can not imagine there is any real interest in Irving’s ‘speaker tour’ and I can not understand why anyone would sympathize with his spurious views â€.
Jon Benjamin, chief executive of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, said Irving no longer had any legitimate claim as a serious historian. Gerry Gable of the anti-fascist organization Searchlight added, “This man is a hardened right-wing extremist and this latest development proves he is determined to pursue his agenda.”
Irving, who reportedly is living near Windsor in a 10-bedroom house, announced he would launch a series of speaking tours in British cities and universities as well as offer new books to potential readers.
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