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the government finally responded to our protests and took action against the discriminatory rhetoric we were fighting. i cant believe we pulled this off but the pressure really worked. stay vigilant because we need to make sure this stays in place.

April 9, 2014

PROTEST AT 10 DOWNING STREET AGAINST DISCRIMINATION OF THE POLISH PEOPLE BY POLITICIANS AND MEDIA IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

PROTEST AT 10 DOWNING STREET AGAINST DISCRIMINATION OF THE POLISH PEOPLE BY POLITICIANS AND MEDIA IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

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Started by Jarek Bernat 12 years, 6 months ago


POLISH VERSION

DEMONSTRACJA PRZECIWKO DYSKRYMINACJI POLAKÓW W WIELKIEJ BRYTANII 24 lutego, godz. 14.00 10 Downing Street, Londyn.


Powodem demonstracji mającej się odbyć 24 lutego jest niedawny skandaliczny atak na polskiego motocyklistę w Londynie. Motywem owego ksenofobicznego incydentu była znajdująca się na kasku poszkodowanego polska flaga. Niestety nie jest to odizolowany przypadek nie tylko dyskryminacji, ale i otwartej wrogości wobec polskiej mniejszości. Przykrym jest, że niegdyś wzorowe brytyjsko-polskie stosunki są dziś na granicy bycia zszarganymi przez populistycznych polityków traktujących Polaków jak kozły ofiarne. Demonstracja ma także wyrazić sprzeciw wobec ostatnich wycelowanych w Polaków wypowiedzi Premiera Davida Camerona, a także innym przypadkom publicznego napiętnowania ze względu na narodowość przez polityków różnych partii. Według ostatnich badań uniwersytetu UCL, wkład finansowy Polaków w gospodarkę brytyjską w postaci podatków był o 34% wyższy niż otrzymywane od państwa świadczenia. Jest to więcej niż jakakolwiek inna mniejszość narodowa. Nie chcemy dyktować warunków systemu benefitów ani natury relacji z Unią Europejską, albowiem leży to w gestii wszystkich obywateli i mieszkańców Zjednoczonego Królestwa, aby decydować o politycznej przyszłości poprzez sprawiedliwą debatę, racjonalne argumenty i głosowanie.


Demonstrację poprzedzi przejazd polskich motocyklistów z miejsca pobicia pod 10 Downing Street.


Kultywujmy dobre polsko-brytyjskie relacje, nie pozwólmy na dyskryminację Polaków.


List, który zostanie wręczony 10 Downing Street po demonstracji: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sPwYgjpEwf6nn2CRWgJplo0rPFbTJuGI87HIlXZqhcY/edit?pli=1


Facebook demonstracji, który polubiło ponad trzy tysiące osób w zaledwie tydzień: https://www.facebook.com/stopdyskryminacjipolakow


Polish Bikers

Polish Youth Association Patriae Fidelis

(Aktualizowana pełna lista sygnatariuszy znajduje się pod listem)



ENGLISH VERSION


DEMONSTRATION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION

OF THE POLISH PEOPLE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM


24th February 2014, 2pm

10 Downing Street, London


The demonstration taking place on the 24th February has been triggered by a recent outrageous attack on a Polish biker in London. The motive behind this xenophobic incident was a Polish flag placed on the victim’s helmet. It is not an isolated example of the discriminatory behavior towards the Polish minority. It is truly hurtful that once excellent British-Polish relations are on the verge of being shattered by populist politicians, who are using Poles as scapegoats. The demonstration is against Prime Minister David Cameron’s recent remarks about Poles, as well as other public stigmatisations based on nationality by politicians of various parties. According to recent UCL studies, Poles have contributed with their taxes 34% more to the British economy when compared to the benefits taken, more than any other minority. We do not want to dictate what the benefit system should be nor the nature of relations with the European Union, because it is up to all citizens and residents of the United Kingdom, to decide the political future by fair debate, reasoned argument and ultimately by voting.


The demonstration will be preceded by a symbolic ride of Polish bikers from the place of assault to the 10 Downing Street.


The good British-Polish relations shall be cultivated, let’s not allow bigotry and discrimination against the Polish people.


The letter which will be handed in at 10 Downing Street after the demonstration: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sPwYgjpEwf6nn2CRWgJplo0rPFbTJuGI87HIlXZqhcY/edit?pli=1


Facebook fanpage which gathered more than 3 thousand people in just a week: https://www.facebook.com/stopdyskryminacjipolakow


Polish Bikers

Polish Youth Association Patriae Fidelis

(See the current full list of signatories under the letter)


Signatories:


Jarosław Bernat, Representative of the Polish Bikers in the United Kingdom


Marzena Schejbal, Chairman of the Home Army (Armia Krajowa) in the United Kingdom

Sergiusz Paplinski, Home Army (Armia Krajowa) veteran

Jan Niechwiadowicz, Author of the “German Camps, Polish Victims”


Jerzy Byczynski, Chairman of the Polish Youth Association “Patriae Fidelis“

Ryszard Parulski, Head of the Polish Olympians Association and Vice-Chairman of the Polish Olympic Committee

Wiktor Moszczynski, Chairman of SPK Ltd (Polish Veterans Organisation)

Maciej Swirski, Chairman of the Polish Anti-Defamation League

Janusz Rozycki, son of Jerzy Rozycki, one of Enigma codebreakers

Irena Grocholewska, Head of Federation of Polish Teachers Abroad

Patryk Malinski, Conservative Candidate for the Hounslow Council

Lukasz Filim, Executive Board President of the Polish Professionals in London

Dawid Wawrzyniak, Chairman of the Polish Cooperation Network

Sławomir Wróbel, Chairman of the Polish Group London “PogLond”

Maciej Bator, Coordinator of the Vote! Campaign

Victor Woldanowski, Moderator of the Polish Media Issues group

Updates

Reached 2,500 supporters

February 24, 2014

February 20, 2014

we just hit 1,000 signatures which is honestly wild. thank you for showing up and making this happen so quickly.

Reached 1,000 supporters

February 17, 2014

February 14, 2014

just hit 100 signatures and im honestly overwhelmed by the response. thanks to everyone who is helping get this moving because we really need to show them that we arent going to be ignored anymore.

Reached 100 supporters

February 13, 2014

February 11, 2014

we are almost at 100 signatures and i really need everyone to keep the momentum going right now. please text a few friends and get them to jump on this before we hit our target.

931 Comments

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Frank
12 years ago Featured

I had 2 types of businesses for the past 11 years, Within those businesses I have had the pleasure of working with Polish people. I find them extremely honest and hard-working and would employ more at the drop of a hat.

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Elwira Shaheen
12 years ago Featured

very sad that we are treated that way by the goverment, i work for NHS as a Pharmacy Tech. i not only help the public but also i pay my taxes and contribute to UK economy and i am personally upset and insulted by Mr Camerons coments

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Timothy Skelton
12 years ago Featured

I hate the way the so called "debate" on immigration has been in recent years in this country. I've been fortunate enough to spend time with a good number of wonderful Polish people and I am so disappointed in my country for the hostile attitudes you face here. It's not cricket!

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Mary-Louise Harrison
12 years ago Featured

The Coalition Government is pandering to and encouraging those in our society who are racist and xenophobic to act upon their prejudices. Those coming here from Poland or any other country should have the right not to be made scapegoats and victoms of violence

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Hubert Rydelski
12 years ago Featured

I am in this country since 2007, for those six years I have been working hard, paying taxes, and I have not been claiming any benefits not for even for 1 day!!! So how come you dare to say things like that, Prime Minister, shame on you, you will not win this game by lying!

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Eve
12 years ago Featured

It is too easy to blame Polish People for nearly everything just because we're white, Europeans and because we don't blow up everithing around everythime when somebody says a bad thing about us. With gretings- Eve.

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F Cumber
7 years ago

Discrimination by any person in power should be lose their job and be shamed in public

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Jarosław Michalak
11 years ago

Stop dyskryminacji, stop przemocy.

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