Rejected petition Create a Bank Holiday on the 21st June for the victory of freedom from COVID-19

To create a Bank Holiday to celebrate to heroic efforts of all those involved in gaining freedom against Covid-19. To also acknowledge the sacrifices given by old and young members of society and spend this time with family which was once taken away.

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It will give a time to remember those who lost their lives, who fought for our protection (NHS), those who brought hope (Sir Tom Moore) and our politicians/ medical advisors who helped keep the country going. It will be a moment to be grateful for our freedom that many of us took advantage of and spend time with our loved ones as once this wasn’t allowed.

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Create a one off Bank Holiday on Monday June 21st 2021.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/555205

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Date submitted 22 February 2021
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