In Thursday’s referendum in the UK 51.9 percent. voters were in favor of Brexitem, or by leaving the European Union by their country and 48.1 percent. for remaining in the Community.
the attacks on the Polish community in the UK
Many Poles complained that after the results of the plebiscite heard negative comments in his address. One of the Polish women unknown man shouted that “returning to his country, was from England.” Another Pole admitted that she was told that “should enjoy that work here until maybe, but fortunately, soon.”
On Sunday, there was the attack on the building of the Polish Social and Cultural Association (POSK ). On its facade painted with paint password urging Poles to leave the UK. The circuit also appeared leaflets containing hate speech against the Poles.
Conducted before Thursday’s plebiscite survey of the Institute of Market Research and Social IBRiS on the opinion of Poles living in the UK showed that nearly 40 percent. one fears the Brexicie severity of anti-immigrant attitudes.
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“For such behavior there is no place in the UK “
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British Prime Minister David Cameron was asked about these incidents in the House of Commons by Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn. The head of government condemned the attacks and called them disgusting. – For such behavior has no place in Britain – he said.
The British Prime Minister also recalled that on Tuesday discussed the attacks with the heads of the governments of Polish, Czech and Romania. He also announced ad plan to combat hate crimes.
Cameron also announced a desire to do so to maintain the status of foreigners who have arrived on the island. – You’ll want to make sure that those who work and study, will maintain their current rights – he said.
He added, however, that this case will only be the subject of negotiations, which will begin soon.
“We will not tolerate similar attacks”
Two deputy ministers in the government of Cameron – Undersecretary of state for. communities and local government, Baroness Susan Williams and Deputy Minister of interior Affairs. combat extremism Lord Ahmad – visited on Wednesday, Polish Social and Cultural Association.
Ministers and the Polish ambassador to the UK Witold Sobków were shown around the building, which since the 60s of the last century is the center of life of the Polish community in London. Located here, among others, theater, headquarters of many Polish organizations, as well as restaurants and a jazz club.
Joanna Młudzińska, President POSK, stressed that the center has received in the past days, hundreds of wishes and greeting cards from across the UK. – We want to focus on the great response of the British public, and not on the attack – she said.
Williams said that the Polish community is present in the UK since decades and has made “a lot of positive” for British society. – We will not tolerate similar attacks. God knows what motivates these people, but I want to emphasize here that the Poles are very, very welcome – pointed.
Her words echoed Lord Ahmad. – Polish center in which we find ourselves is a symbol of modern Britain. We are enriched by diversity, different cultures, societies and religions – he emphasized.
“Unpleasant cries on the bus or at school”
Deputy Minister admitted that in the last days seen an increase in such incidents.
– there are areas of the country, which comes to similar attacks, not only against the Polish community, but also of other immigrant groups. Police is working with local communities to cope with the situation – he said.
Sobków reported that the embassy and consulates are receiving an increased number of reports of similar incidents.
– Unpleasant cries on the bus or on the tram, cheers in the schools, someone says Polish children that need to go – it’s a very sad situation. We must ensure this – all these events are reported to the police – he stressed.
– I guess some of this referendum some wrongly understood: that if Brexit to get rid of all foreigners. Come to the hospital, see a, who works in nursing homes, hotels, restaurants. You do not want immigrants? How the country will function without them? – Said the ambassador.
He assured that by the time negotiations on Brexitu United Kingdom remains a member of the European Union and the rights of Polish citizens will remain unchanged.
He appealed to people who have been the victim of verbal or physical attack without hesitation reported to the police and local authorities.
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