Green candidate reaches out to Polish community
19 November 2007
The Green Party's Regency By-Election candidate, Jason Kitcat, is reaching out to the local Polish community by publishing a newsletter in Polish. It explains the by-election, the ward's political balance and encourages Poles to register to vote.
There are around 500 Poles living in the ward and St Mary Magdalene Church hosts a well-attended Polish mass at 12:30 every Sunday.
"For decades Poles have been playing important roles in our country," commented Jason Kitcat. "Furthermore, since becoming EU citizens, they have made, and continue to make, a major contribution to local life and to our economy. We very much welcome their work ethic, and would like to encourage them, along with all residents, to participate in civic life by exercising their right to vote in local and European elections.
"With a Polish wife and Polish relatives living in Brighton and Hove, I see at first-hand the issues Poles and other EU citizens face when moving into the city. I'm concerned about the low quality of rented housing many are forced to live in and the pressure some employers put them under. The Green Party is committed to improving the quality of life of all residents in Regency.
"Poles have a deep seated appreciation of nature and connection with the seasons. Their dedication to traditional skills, seasonal foods and love of the countryside connects them with the core values of the Green Party."
Notes to editors:
1. The newsletter can be downloaded fromhttp://www.brightonandhovegreenparty.org.uk/publications/regency/regency_po_polsku.pdf
2. Picture of Jason and Ania Kitcat attached.
For further information, contact: Lizzie Deane on 01273 702597 or 07899 843206
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