Petition · past parliament · HM Treasury
Pay those who had job offers retracted 80% of the wage they would have earned.
Closed
44 signatures
What the petition asks
Like many people affected by the collapse of Thomas Cook, I was a due to start a new job with another airline, and had just left my previous position, to have a very short break in order to prepare. The contract was retracted leaving me with no option but to claim job seekers allowance.
Having paid substantial income tax for over 20 years, I am now forced to look for work, despite it being incredibly difficult due to Covid-19. If I am lucky enough to find something, it means exposing my husband, who should be self isolating due to a chronic health condition, to the virus. Unfortunately this is the only way we can make ends meet. Please pay us, who have paid into the system for years, more than £73.10 per week, as you are now doing for furloughed staff or self employed.
Timeline
| 15 Apr 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Oct 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
44
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
15 Apr 2020
Closed
15 Oct 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.