Petition · past parliament

Stop people travelling to holiday destinations in the uk to self isolate

Rejected 14 signatures

What the petition asks

To stop people travelling to Holiday destinations in the UK to self isolate as they are spreading the virus. Travelling to Devon, Cornwall and Wales etc.
Spreading COVID-19 and we don’t have the resources to cope with extra people in these areas.

Why it was rejected

The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.

The Government has stated that travelling to second homes and holiday destinations is not considered essential travel. You can read the guidance here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/covid-19-essential-travel-guidance

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

www.gov.uk/coronavirus

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

The Government has also created an online service to help you out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support

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

22 Mar 2020 Petition opened for signatures
22 Apr 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 14
Status Rejected
Rejected 22 Apr 2020

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