Rejected petition Ban commercial retailers from advertising and holding "Black Friday" sales events

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Black Friday sales in the UK are causing crime and fostering a consumerist mentality within members of the public as they fight for discounts and deals in commercial retail environments.

With the economic situation still fragile, this Government should be promoting responsible buying and decent moral behaviour.

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Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

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Date submitted 29 November 2014
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