This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Give cinemas and theaters the support they deserve.
Cineworld have announced that they are considering closing their cinemas temporarily as they are in a position where they can't continue. 5000+ jobs are at risk at Cineworld and other chains (like Odeon, Vue and independent cinemas) could follow if action isn't taken. Something needs to be done.
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To save the cinema and theater industry and save jobs.
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Offer more support to the arts (particularly Theatres and Music) amidst COVID-19: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/320711
Provide increased support to the cinema industry to protect it and employees: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/553300
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