Petition · past parliament
To stop lockdown so people stop panic buying
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
I want to stop lockdown because it will decrease convoid 19 but increase mental because of panic buying causing for certain types of people not being able to get essentials they need?
Because single parents, disabled people or elderly won’t be able to buy food if lock down and panic buyings aloud for panic buying should be a limit to how much you can buy depending on how many live with you
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
We understand that you want the Government to take action to prevent panic buying, but it's not clear how the action you are proposing would achieve this.
The Government's guidance says that most people can leave their home to shop for food, but should do so as infrequently as possible: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do
The Government as also put in place measures to support those who are clinically extremely vulnerable: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19#how-can-you-get-assistance-with-foods-and-medicines-if-you-are-shielding
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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
The Government's guidance says that most people can leave their home to shop for food, but should do so as infrequently as possible: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do
The Government as also put in place measures to support those who are clinically extremely vulnerable: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19#how-can-you-get-assistance-with-foods-and-medicines-if-you-are-shielding
We have published petitions relating to stockpiling and limits to shopping, which you might like to sign:
Restrict people stockpiling and reselling items at inflated prices: Restrict people stockpiling and reselling items at inflated prices
Introduce limits on per customer purchases in all supermarkets: Introduce limits on per customer purchases in all supermarkets
Bring out ration books for food, everyday items and baby items: Bring out ration books for food, everyday items and baby items
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 |
| 8 Apr 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
8 Apr 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.