Create Annual Bank Holiday in Recognition of Covid-19 victims and Responders

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

To introduce an annual bank holiday in recognition of all the work done by Covid-19 responders & in memory of those who have survived & passed.

This day can be used for an annual memorial service and to celebrate the lives of those who have died and everyone in front line services and beyond who gave so much in the service of others.

Why it was rejected

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

You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: A national holiday and day of remembrance for those lost in the COVID pandemic

You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:

www.gov.uk/coronavirus
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

The Government has also created an online service to help you find out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support

You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips

You can read impartial analysis of the Government response to coronavirus and policy developments here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/

Timeline

22 Feb 2021	Petition opened for signatures
1 Apr 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 1 Apr 2021

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