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Support theatre workers and freelance musicians through this temporary crisis

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

RETAIN NOT RETRAIN
Offer support to workers whose jobs have been put on hold by the government’s coronavirus policies
We cannot work from home as other sectors can, yet we generate about £7 billion for the economy when functioning

Why it was rejected

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

You may wish to sign some of these petitions:

Offer more support to the arts (particularly Theatres and Music) amidst COVID-19: Offer more support to the arts (particularly Theatres and Music) amidst COVID-19

Support the four pillar plan for recovery in the performing arts & entertainment: Support the four pillar plan for recovery in the performing arts & entertainment

Extend furlough scheme for theatre and live music industry: Extend furlough scheme for theatre and live music industry.

Timeline

7 Oct 2020 Petition opened for signatures
13 Oct 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 13 Oct 2020

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