Petition · past parliament

Protect pub bar and restaurant industry,

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Currently by advising the public to stay at but not locking down bars pub and restaurant. The government is leaving the industry sector vulnerable to closures and terminations, the government need to pass measures to combat this.
Protect workers with immediate financial assistance .
Protect employers whether it's a sole trader small company or national company.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Since this petition was created, the Government has announced that pubs, clubs and restaurants are to close. It has also asked everyone to stay at home. You can find out more here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

If you want the Government to provide economic assistance for the hospitality industry, you may wish to sign this petition: Economic assistance for the hospitality industry during the COVID-19 pandemic

You can find out more about how to protect yourself and others from coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

Timeline

17 Mar 2020 Petition opened for signatures
25 Mar 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 25 Mar 2020

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.