Divert bankers' bonuses to NHS staff until the coronavirus crisis is over.

Rejected 17 signatures

What the petition asks

The Government should commandeer bankers' bonuses, in order to recompense and benefit those front line NHS staff, who are providing unstinting support to the country and its people.

The banks have failed to stop the slump in share prices and the value of the pound in the currency markets.

NHS front line staff are expected to provide first-class care, despite putting themselves at greater risk of infection by coronavirus.

NHS front line staff, such as doctors and nurses, should be rewarded for this CRITICAL work, which is infinitely more deserving than failed economists.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

The Government is not responsible for bonuses paid to bankers, and does not set taxes that only apply to particular sectors.

We have published a petition calling on the Government to increase taxes on high earners to fund emergency Budget measures, which you might like to sign: Increase taxes on high earners to fund emergency Budget measures

We have also published a petition calling on the Government to increase pay for NHS healthcare workers and recognise their work, which you might like to sign: Increase pay for NHS healthcare workers and recognise their work

You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:

NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips

Timeline

18 Mar 2020	Petition opened for signatures
31 Mar 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 17

Status Rejected

Rejected 31 Mar 2020

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