Petition · past parliament
Review the closure of certain businesses in the second lockdown
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
A recent sage report has confirmed that hair salons are not involved in the rise of covid 19, with a risk of 0.05% . How many businesses are closed that are actually covid safe? The reasoning behind closures needs to be based upon facts not assumptions. Open all businesses that are Covid safe.
This time of year is essential for all retailers and personal care industry. By closing them without the facts to back it up, when the science is stating that salons in particular are safe environments, at the same time keeping schools and universities open when the rates are constantly increasing, is disproportionate and highly unlawful. Each industry should be rated upon risk of transmission and closed according to risk. Not this knee jerk reaction that has been taken. Look at the facts.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the Government to take a specific action.
We understand that you are concerned about the decision to require certain businesses to close, but it's not clear what you want the Government to do about this.
You may wish to sign this petition calling for shops selling non-essential items to be allowed to open: 'Non Essential' shops should be allowed to stay open during the current lockdown
We understand that you are concerned about the decision to require certain businesses to close, but it's not clear what you want the Government to do about this.
You may wish to sign this petition calling for shops selling non-essential items to be allowed to open: 'Non Essential' shops should be allowed to stay open during the current lockdown
Timeline
| 7 Nov 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Nov 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
9 Nov 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.