The Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said:

At Passover, Jewish people come together to celebrate freedom and commemorate the emancipation of the people of Israel from slavery. I send all Jewish families my warm wishes for a happy and peaceful holiday.

Hag Pesach Sameach to all Jewish communities in the UK and around the world.

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