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This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament

Rejected petition Get gyms classed as ESSENTIAL

Open up gyms in lockdown.

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Gyms are key for sound mental health for millions of people around the word, closing them is going to see a massive increase in mental health and obesity related problems.

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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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