Petition · past parliament

Stop essential retailers selling non-essential goods in stores during lockdown

Closed 76 signatures

What the petition asks

Working for a non-essential clothing retailer, I find it unacceptable that essential retailers, such as supermarkets are able to draw scores of people and sell non-essential items, like clothing. These should be prohibited for the fairness of competition.
It is the duty of this Government to take these decisions in line with their COVID-19 lockdown policies.

Timeline

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

Key facts

Signatures 76
Status Closed
Opened 9 Nov 2020
Closed 9 May 2021

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