Submitted on Friday 3rd April 2020
Rejected on Wednesday 15th April 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Postpone the May bank holidays till later in the year/post-Lockdown
I believe that the two May bank holidays should be postponed and saved for a later date when the country can fully enjoy them.
Failing this, perhaps a new bank holiday could be introduced, when it is deemed safe, celebrating the wonderful NHS workers, or to simply celebrate life after the virus.
The bank holidays are usually seen as a great way to boost the economy and support businesses across the land. Whilst in 'Lockdown' we will not be able to spend like we may have done on previous bank holidays, and therefore it is a wasted opportunity to put money to work in the economy. Now, imagine the scenes if there was a bank holiday just after 'Lockdown' or when it is deemed safe to congregate in numbers again - the huge crowds, the good cheer, and overall a big boost to the ailing economy
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You may wish to sign these petitions calling for the same action:
Move all bank holidays to a time after Coronavirus Lockdown: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/309243
Bank holiday to thank those who helped during the COVID-19 crisis: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/307364
Create a new Bank Holiday in recognition of the NHS and all its amazing workers: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/303882
Introduce a 'one off' bank holiday after covid-19 pandemic to boost morale: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/304513
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