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artists are not protected as the work we do is in nightclubs is self employment

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

We are not protected by any means necessary, and we are being left out with the ongoings in the U.K at the moment and we want the government to review their policies in regards to nightlife as the British economy needs nightlife. We need to work to survive.
Because it is our jobs, and clubs are being forced closed!

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

We understand that you're concerned about the impact of Covid-19 on people who normally work in bars and nightclubs, but it's not clear if you just want the Government to allow these venues to reopen, or if you want them to take some other action.

We have published the following petitions, some of which you might like to sign:

Let Us Dance - Support nightclubs, dance music events and festivals: Let Us Dance - Support nightclubs, dance music events and festivals

The government to allow the opening of nightclubs: The government to allow the opening of nightclubs.

Repeal Covid-19 Restrictions on opening hours: Repeal Covid-19 Restrictions on opening hours

Extend Self-Employment income support in alignment with the Job Retention scheme: Extend Self-Employment income support in alignment with the Job Retention scheme

Increase the 20% self-employed grant for those who cannot return to work: Increase the 20% self-employed grant for those who cannot return to work

Pay self-employed workers 80% of gross income during Covid-19: Pay self-employed workers 80% of gross income during Covid-19

If you would like the Government to take an action not covered by the above you could start a new petition, but it would need to be clear exactly what you want the Government to do.

Timeline

28 Sep 2020 Petition opened for signatures
26 Oct 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 26 Oct 2020

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