Give England more public holidays to bring equity across the UK countries.

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Background

England and Wales have 8 public holidays a year. Scotland have 9 public holidays a year. Northern Ireland have 10 public holidays a year. I want equity on public holidays. Why can't England, Wales and Scotland have additional public holidays to bring them into line with Northern Ireland?

Additional details

England and Wales have 8 public holidays a year. Scotland have 9 public holidays a year. Northern Ireland have 10 public holidays a year. I want equity on public holidays. Why can't England, Wales and Scotland have additional public holidays to bring them into line with Northern Ireland?

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 763287.