Rejected petition Allow grassroots football for u16’s & below to continue in the Covid19 lockdown

Allow children to continue to train with their clubs and play in league matches during the lockdown.

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The government acknowledge it is essential that children continue to attend school during lockdown as this is important for their mental health. Playing football is essential exercise for many children and promotes mental wellbeing. It’s safe as it’s outdoors and the government acknowledge in any event that children can mix as they are this is what they are doing in school.

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You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/557169

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Date submitted 1 November 2020
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