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This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament

Rejected petition Support theatre workers and freelance musicians through this temporary crisis

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Offer support to workers whose jobs have been put on hold by the government’s coronavirus policies

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We cannot work from home as other sectors can, yet we generate about £7 billion for the economy when functioning

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You may wish to sign some of these petitions:

Offer more support to the arts (particularly Theatres and Music) amidst COVID-19: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/320711

Support the four pillar plan for recovery in the performing arts & entertainment: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/332353

Extend furlough scheme for theatre and live music industry: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/329174

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