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Make St George's Day a Public Holiday

Make St George's Day a Public Holiday

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Started by Anonymous 14 years, 11 months ago
I support the view that a Public Holiday on St George's Day would be a great opportunity for all English people regardless of colour or religion to recognise what binds them together instead of concentrating on differences; realise that there is growing demand in England for a day of national celebration; note that Northern Ireland has had a Bank Holiday on St Patrick's Day since 1903, the Scottish Parliament has introduced a voluntary Bank Holiday on St Andrew's Day and the Welsh Assembly agrees that St David's Day should be a holiday; I further note that there is a danger that England could be left behind without an opportunity to celebrate its rich culture and heritage; and support a Public Holiday being held in England on 23 April.

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Reached 500 supporters

January 30, 2015

January 29, 2015

we are getting so near to 500 signatures and i really want to hit that mark by tonight. can you send this link to a few people who might want to see us finally get our day.

December 7, 2012

this is picking up way more steam than i ever expected and its amazing to see so many people getting behind the idea. honestly reading through why everyone wants this day off has been the highlight of my week.

Reached 100 supporters

March 8, 2012

March 7, 2012

we are almost at 100 signatures and i want to get past that mark before the day is out. if you can send this link to a few people now we might actually hit it by tonight.

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Graham Pecket
12 years ago Featured

Our patron Saint should be celebrated as are the patron saints of, in no particular order, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Mr Cameron if you truly are a member of a Conservative & Unionist party take note.

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David Ashton
12 years ago Featured

The celebration in every town and village, and by fellow-countrymen living beyond Offa's Dyke, Hadrian's Wall and the White Cliffs, is highly desirable. We need to sustain links with Members of Parliament like Greg Mulholland, Andrew Rosindell, Tom Watson and Norman Tebbit.

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Anonymous
12 years ago Featured

We should celebrate our national day the same way as other proud and historical nations celebrate theirs. Let the world see once again how welcoming and inclusive this grat country and its people are.

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Ian Vaughan Clive Potter
12 years ago Featured

Yes St George's Day must be created a Public Holiday and soon. We need to 'replant the flag' and spend the day reminding the rest that we are 'alive and kicking'.

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Adam
3 years ago

National pride

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Kelly McDonald
8 years ago

Many Reasons to Celebrate This Day and Unite!

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Kelly McDonald
8 years ago

Many Reasons to Celebrate This Day and Unite!

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Kelly McDonald
8 years ago

Many Reasons to Celebrate This Day and Unite!

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