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This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament

Rejected petition Gyms should be classed as essential and remain open

Allow gym to stay open. People have a right to stay healthy and reduce mental
Heath problems. In winter months it’s dark , cold wet and dangerous To train outside

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Let’s gyms to continue to operate

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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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