Submitted on Friday 13th March 2020
Rejected on Tuesday 31st March 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
STOP price increases on essential items during COVID 19 period.
I feel that in the current situation and the unknown phases that we will enter shortly, that is is unfair for anyone to be profiting from household essential items. EBAY & AMAZON are allowing products to sell for 300% more than what they normally would. Hand wash, Hand gel, Antibacterial items.
I would like to government to enforce an action which will stop people from profiteering during COVID 19.
People are purchasing Hand gel, Toilet roll, Hand wash to sell on for more than 300% profit, this is unacceptable and morally wrong. Take a stand, if people cannot sell these items on there will be much more supply of them which will then allow people who need it more, such as elderly and people with pre exciting illnesses.
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You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/303070
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