Petition · past parliament
A Monument & Holiday for Key Workers & their families who have lost their lives
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
We need all in Government & the nation to acknowledge the fact that these people have and continue to risk their lives to protect everyone else. This invisible enemy is killing at will. Those that are combating this virus need every kind of support more than ever now.
Plan national monuments to all these people and their families, put the names of every person on these monuments. Once this is over pay them a good living wage, pay the front line staff enough so they don't have to struggle. Do this by reducing the spend on military hardware and foreign aid to countries that DO NOT NEED our tax money. Increase recruitment of the best people possible in all areas from all over the world. Be a leader in healthcare not just finance.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
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You can read impartial analysis of the Government response to coronavirus and policy developments here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/
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Designate a day for the recognition of our NHS and all Emergency Services: Designate a day for the recognition of our NHS and all Emergency Services.
Designate and provide funding for a day to celebrate key workers: Designate and provide funding for a day to celebrate key workers
A memorial for NHS, care, allied professionals, who die as a result of COVID:19: A memorial for NHS, care, allied professionals, who die as a result of COVID:19
Create a National Covid-19 Key worker memorial Commemorate the fallen: Create a National Covid-19 Key worker memorial
Commemorate the fallen
Commission a Memorial Plaque to honour and remember UK victims of the Covid-19: Commission a Memorial Plaque to honour and remember UK victims of the Covid-19
Identify and reward all key workers due to Covid-19: Identify and reward all key workers due to Covid-19
Consider how to compensate key workers for their efforts during Covid-19 crisis: Consider how to compensate key workers for their efforts during Covid-19 crisis
Use money from the foreign aid budget to Support UK in the Covid 19 crisis: Use money from the foreign aid budget to Support UK in the Covid 19 crisis
If you want the Government to take a specific action which is not covered by the above, you could start a new petition requesting this.
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 find 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
You can read impartial analysis of the Government response to coronavirus and policy developments here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/
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: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/192/the-governments-response-to-coronavirus/
Timeline
| 11 Apr 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Jun 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
15 Jun 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.