This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Maintain face masks in shops and public transport
We urge Government to keep the legal requirement for masks in shops and on public transport until vaccinations are practically complete.
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1. Infection is rising. Masks offer some protection.
2. Masks do not harm the economy, but help by protecting shop and transport staff and commuters.
3. We might choose a mask, but the choices of others will be imposed on us - the opposite of personal freedom and responsibilty, especially for the vulnerable and fearful.
4. Vaccinations : make masks optional when the programme is complete. It insults all the commitment, sacrifice and tragedy if gesture politics wreck the few remaining weeks before vaccination protects us all.
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Keep requirement to wear a face covering in shops & supermarkets after July 19th
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/590829
Keep face covering mandatory in indoor public settings beyond 19th July 2021
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/590616
Keep face masks mandatory for public transport after the lifting of restrictions
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/590694
Keep mandatory face coverings in supermarkets and on public transport
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/590836
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