Two weeks paid holiday for key workers following covid-19 to say thank you. · petition

What the petition asks

In light of the sacrifices that front line staff in the NHS and Police have made during the pandemic, we are obligated to give something back. I would like the government to offer two weeks additional holiday, with pay to front line service staff, who have championed the best of Britain!

In the face of adversity, front line key workers have come together in solidarity to tackle the greatest post-war crisis this country has faced. From Doctors to Constables, they have all put their lives, and the lives of their loved ones at risk to save others - epitomising British spirit, resilience and grit. We need to give them something back to showcase our gratitude and how truly grateful we are for all remarkable efforts. These people are what makes Britain ‘Great’ - we simply owe them.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Identify and reward all key workers due to Covid-19

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You may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Find out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/

Read letters asking further questions of Government Ministers: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/

Timeline

26 Mar 2020	Petition opened for signatures
6 May 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee