Whilst not related directly to this petition, one that argues a very similar case and has amassed 265,000+ signatures (have already requested they be merged) has posted the below update today which includes...

We are hoping to get air-time through Laura Kuenssberg (BBC Political Editor) to table the question at the PM’s Daily Update as to why the directors of micro/small limited companies are being excluded from the government financial help that is being afforded to other self-employed. This is a priority before we go under the Government’s radar.

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In addition, today, we have had correspondence from John MCDonnell (Shadow Chancellor), who has said he will raise this issue with the chancellor today to impress upon him the urgent need to act on this now.

Her full update can be found here: https://www.change.org/p/uk-parliament-small-ltd-company-directors-to-get-government-support-like-the-employed-and-self-employed/u/26236789

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This is how unfair things are currently for us: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EUWGWm8XsAEaEtL.jpg

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Good progress is being made peeps!! Keep signing, sharing and the momentum going so we can ensure our tax paying voices are heard!!