Petition · past parliament

Give two extra weeks paid holiday allowance for ALL keyworkers of covid 19.

Rejected 20 signatures

What the petition asks

All working class people are entitled to a certain amount of holiday a year. We ask that ALL those who have continued to work through the pandemic covid 19 are given 2 weeks extra paid holiday allowance as a thank you for all thier hard work in keeping our country going through this hard time.
Our key workers have continued to work hard without complaint putting thier lives on the line and alot are having to stay away from thier families and homes to ensure thier families safety, they deserve some extra time to enjoy with thier families, friends or doing things they love. It's the least we can do for the sacrifices they have made and continue to make. They ALL need to know they are appreciated for their hard work and we are all greatful for all they have done and continue to do.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

The NHS are responsible for decisions about annual leave, not the UK Government or Parliament.

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Timeline

2 May 2020 Petition opened for signatures
14 Jul 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 20
Status Rejected
Rejected 14 Jul 2020

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