Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office
Require all cafes to close during national lockdown, including for takeaway
Closed
56 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe that coffee shops are not essential and as such should not be able to open under lockdown measures, even for takeaway services. Allowing coffee shops to open means members of the public are going out and getting a coffee, when this is not an essential journey.
Under the lockdown restrictions across the UK, when non-essential shops are forced to close, cafes should not be allowed to open for takeaway services under these restrictions. It’s not right to risk the lives of workers and their families just so someone can have a warm beverage.
Timeline
| 12 Jan 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Jul 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
56
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
12 Jan 2021
Closed
12 Jul 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.