Petition to Save British Chick-fil-A Soars to 14,000 Signatures: 'No Good Reason' For It to Close

Will Maule : Oct 30, 2019
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"...As a company who are guided by Christian ethics, Chick-Fil-A pay their staff above market rates, offer enhanced employee Terms and Conditions and close on Sundays to give all staff a day with their families and friends." -CitizenGo Petition

[Faithwire.com] A petition launched in a bid to prevent the UK's first Chick-fil-A branch from closing is gathering momentum. (Image credit: Jeremy Bishop-Unsplash /via Faithwire)

The restaurant, located in The Oracle Mall in Reading, had been open for barely a week when officials announced they would be terminating the company's lease. The decision came following intense pressure from the LGBT community, who take issue with Chick-fil-A's Christian heritage and the faith-based charitable organizations it donates to.

But the matter might not be over just yet. A new petition launched by those seeking to save the restaurant and reverse the decision is gathering momentum and, as of writing, has garnered almost 14,000 signatures.

"This is an attack on religious freedom. Chick-Fil-A are not in breach of any UK employment laws and do not discriminate against any of their customers, therefore, there is no good reason why this popular restaurant cannot be allowed to remain open," the CitizenGo petition reads... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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