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This petition was submitted during the 2017-2019 parliament
Rejected petition Honour the NHS by making July 5th, the date of it's founding a public Holiday.
The NHS turns 70 this year. It is an institution loved by the British people and the world. The concept of free healthcare at the point of delivery has put a floor in the lives of all Britons.It a unifying force in Britain and is part of our identity.
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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/212369
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