Close public spaces during COVID19; support for businesses & employees

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Make the closure of bars, restaurants, theatres, and other similar venues, legislation in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Consider additional support for small businesses which do not fall in to this category (eg. independently owned shops).

As it currently stands, businesses are being forced to stay open - putting their staff and customers at risk - because many insurance companies won’t provide compensation for those who ‘choose’ to close. Since it is not law for premises such as these to shut during this outbreak, businesses are facing the incredibly tough decision to either close their doors for the sake of safety and risk financial ruin, or to remain open (often losing money as a result) and put countless individuals at risk.

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, restaurants and other venues 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 financial support to small businesses, you may wish to sign this petition: Introduce financial measures to support SMEs during Coronavirus outbreak

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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