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A well-known Channel Islands Occupation historian has been dropped by Alderney as their representative on the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance after describing the island's people as "hostile".
Dr Gilly Carr was appointed to represent Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney – the latter island being the subject of a newly-opened major inquiry into atrocities there during WWII – on the IHRA back in 2019.
However, it has now been confirmed to Express that the States of Alderney has rescinded the resolution appointing Dr Gilly Carr following a People's Meeting on the island on Wednesday (4 October).
The decision was taken in the wake of comments made during a presentation in which the historian and researcher said people in Alderney are "hostile".
The island's senior politician, Chair of Policy and Finance Nigel Vooght, said: "We can confirm that we have received an apology from Dr Carr and we can confirm that in the circumstances we have rescinded the resolution appointing Dr Carr as our representative.
"We will issue a further statement next week.”
The States of Guernsey told Express this morning that Dr Carr's status representing the other Channel Islands has not been affected.
"Dr Carr continues to represent Guernsey and Jersey at the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance," a spokesperson said.
"We have been made aware of Alderney’s recent decision in relation to representation. We are discussing this with the States of Alderney and cannot comment further while this review continues."
Express has reached out to Dr Gilly Carr for comment.
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