Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office

Open barber shops and class barbers as key workers

Closed 50 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the government to open barbershops during this lockdown, barbers are essential and they should be classified as key workers.
Barbers are essential in life. People's mental health, confidence and general well being often depend on their weekly or fortnightly visit to their barber. Having a fresh skin fade can really motivate someone to feel cleaner and be in a better mood during this lockdown. If after three weeks the lockdown is extended, barber shops cannot remain shut! We need our hair cuts.

Timeline

20 May 2020 Petition opened for signatures
20 Nov 2020 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 50
Status Closed
Department Cabinet Office
Opened 20 May 2020
Closed 20 Nov 2020

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