This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Close non essential shops during the current lockdown
To close all Non essential shops during this current lockdown .... McDonald , Costa , Starbucks ,KFC to reduce the movement of people and reduce the spread of the virus
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People are being told that they are not to leave there home unless it absolutely essential leaving these fast food and takeaway chains open is giving people mixed messages and giving them an excuse to go out for journey which aren't necessary and they risk spreading this virus further
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Non-essential shops have already been required to close, but hospitality businesses like those you mention in your petition can operate as takeaway or delivery operations.
If you want these businesses to be prevented from operating as takeaways you might like to sign the following petitions:
Close all Takeaways during National Lockdown: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/566847
Require all cafes to close during national lockdown, including for takeaway: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/566768
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