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Petition · past parliament

Include sole traders in the Kick Start scheme.

Rejected 16 signatures

What the petition asks

Sole traders are able to offer quality employment in a wide variety of sectors. We seek to be included in the Kick Start Scheme and recognised as small businesses equally to limited companies.
In Okehampton alone we have over 30 jobs being offered by mostly sole traders. We are joining together with excellent efficiency and good working practice. We supported the country and will continue to do so and we deserve the same opportunities. Support us to support our communities.
Thank you.

Why it was rejected

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

Change the number of jobs employers must create to apply for kickstart scheme.

Timeline

11 Sep 2020 Petition opened for signatures
5 Oct 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 16
Status Rejected
Rejected 5 Oct 2020

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