Rejected petition Recognise 24th June as an official bank holiday marking British Independence Day

24th June 2016 marks a day in history when the peoples wish was recognised by way of a vote. We want this day each year to mark the celebration of this historic moment and to show the world how proud we are of the democratic society in which we live.

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Our ancestors have fought and given their lives to stand up for what was right. Freedom of speech and democracy have prevailed. Britain shall once again be GREAT.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/128651

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Date submitted 25 June 2016
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