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This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament

Rejected petition keep gyms open during lockdown it is not safe to exercise outside in dark nights

allow large covid compliant gyms to remain open during lockdown periods.

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we need to exercise for both mind and body. during winter months we cannot be expected to exercise outside in the cold, wet weather, plus its not safe with the dark nights, allowing large gym facilities to remain open will give us something that is health beneficial and mental health rewarding to do during the lockdown period

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You may wish to sign some of these petitions:

Keep gyms and leisure facilities open during any lockdown: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/556956

Prevent gyms closing due to a spike in Covid 19 cases: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/333869

The Committee will be holding a debate on Covid-19 restrictions on gyms and sport on Monday 23 November. You will be able to watch the debate on Parliament TV at 4.30pm: https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons

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