Meanwhile, a Facebook page and Twitter campaign by British Poles is urging others to head to their nearest donor clinic.
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Stenzel said the ZPWB would continue to shape “an informed discussion” of the immigration issue.
This has been compounded in recent weeks by the migrant crisis at Calais. As Poland is a part of the European Union, its citizens have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
The figures again underlined the scale of the task facing the Government to realise its aim of cutting net migration to the tens of thousands.
The protests are being held to show that they aren’t to blame for Britain’s economic problems and in fact they are adding more to society than they are taking.
Tomasz Kowalski, Polish Express’ editor, told Politico momentum for action started with a comment on an online article about Poles in the UK.
“The #polishblood campaign is another proof of the positive contribution of Polish migrants to the UK.”
While appreciating the concerns and frustrations of some migrant workers, he felt the walkout would do more harm than good.
A blood drive meant to counter negative stereotypes about a British immigrant group has inadvertently resurfaced tensions over restrictions against gay and bisexual men donating.
Tadeusz Stenzel, the chair of the Federation of Poles, released a statement saying the Federation is “strongly against” creating a link between blood donation and political activism.
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Today, of the campaign to have more Polish people donate blood, he told PinkNews: “This campaign starkly highlights the shortage of blood donors yet the transfusion service still persists in discriminating against “gay blood”. He also warned against giving blood: “Blood is universal and has no race, religion, gender, or indeed political opinions, and we believe it should not be used for political purposes”.
