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Petition for a day of mourning to those who have died from the covid pandemic

Rejected 14 signatures

What the petition asks

I want the government to set up a day and time so we can remember the memory of those who have died as a result of the pandemic
It seems the government have failed in their efforts to control the spread of covid, resulting in more than 100,000 deaths. In Boris’ recent address, he failed in my opinion to mention anything to remember the memory of those who have died, rather instead telling the public to follow the rules. Given the seriousness of covid, I felt what Boris’ suggested was very insensitive and it didn’t seem sincere. I feel a day of mourning is the least the government can do to honour those who have died.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

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Timeline

27 Jan 2021 Petition opened for signatures
16 Feb 2021 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 14
Status Rejected
Rejected 16 Feb 2021

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