This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Establish a day for the NHS/Key workers to celebrate Britain at its best
2020 Is a year nobody will forget for the foreseeable future, the dedication from all walks of life is phenomenal in the effort to keep this country running as best as possible, I believe we should have a day/date/bank holiday to commemorate the staff that have been working the front line in the NHS
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Establish a day/date/bank holiday to commemorate the NHS and all staff that have been working the front line to keep this country running through these unpredictable times, the country has started a clapping theme to salute these key workers and an army within themselves, all risking there own lives in there own ways to keep people safe and alive.
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You may wish to sign these petitions calling for the same action:
Move all bank holidays to a time after Coronavirus Lockdown: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/309243
Bank holiday to thank those who helped during the COVID-19 crisis: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/307364
Create a new Bank Holiday in recognition of the NHS and all its amazing workers: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/303882
Introduce a 'one off' bank holiday after covid-19 pandemic to boost morale: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/304513
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UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
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