Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office

Allow couples not living together to meet indoors during lockdown

Closed 746 signatures

What the petition asks

The new lockdown rules won't allow those in a committed relationship to meet indoors.

It is not always possible to be apart of the same support bubble.

We wish for the government to allow those in a committed relationship to meet each other indoors throughout the lockdown period.
Lockdown is an isolating time for all, revoking most freedoms to meet with friends, family and other support networks. For many, their significant other is their only support.

We are asking for the government to allow two people in a committed relationship to meet inside, in a private place.

Although a lockdown may be argued as necessary, it is inhumane to prevent two loved ones from being together. By permitting this, there will be greater compliance with the rest of the rules.

Timeline

27 Nov 2020 Petition opened for signatures
27 May 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 746
Status Closed
Department Cabinet Office
Opened 27 Nov 2020
Closed 27 May 2021

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