This petition was submitted during the 2019 to 2024 Parliament
Rejected petition Introduce a public holiday on the Monday after COVID-19 restrictions lifted.
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Although the country has been in lockdown, many keyworkers have been working throughout.
To celebrate the lifting of COVID restrictions, we should have a public holiday to allow everyone to get together with family and friends
Anyone working should be given triple time (or double time off)
To allow people to celebrate and enjoy the lifting of restrictions.
Why was this petition rejected?
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Create a one off Bank Holiday on Monday June 21st 2021.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/555205We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.