Rejected petition Declare St George's Day (23rd April) as a paid Public Holiday

Today I celebrate St Patrick's Day but get 'fed up' with people saying 'Why doesn't England celebrate St George?' - in truth I do not know the answer?

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I'm sorry nothing intellectual or racist but have 1 day to celebrate our achievements?

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/182149

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Date submitted 17 March 2017
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