Petition · past parliament

Nursing staff who are working Christmas Day

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

To allow them 1 other day to celebrate Christmas with loved ones
We have worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic and are unable to celebrate like the rest of Tier 3

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

Decisions about leave arrangements for NHS staff, including nurses, is a matter for individual NHS emloyers, not the Government or House of Commons.

We have published the following petition about relaxing arrangements for household mixing over Christmas, to accommodate workers who will be working on Christmas Day:

Allow Christmas celebrations on either the 24th, 25th or 26th December: Allow Christmas celebrations on either the 24th, 25th or 26th December

Timeline

20 Dec 2020 Petition opened for signatures
21 Dec 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 21 Dec 2020

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