VAT refunds for SMEs

It’s imperative that help to save and sustain small businesses. The current climate will have catastrophic effects of the economy and socio economic issues in the community.
We need to protect jobs and the businesses.
I have asked the government to consider
to refund the last two quarters of VAT for all businesses who have been trading for over 3 years or more and have set up a petition,

This would help  SMEs to survive over the next few weeks and months . They too have outstanding bills to pay especially to their suppliers. 

We know the Government has done a lot in terms of furloughed staff and the self employed.
However unfortunately very little has been suggested for the owners of SMEs other than to get a loan. 
Sadly not all companies could afford to take this on and repay; Especially now that businesses have been affected by this crisis. In addition the banks are NOT lending.

I believe this initiative would be easy to implement and could possibly save thousands of businesses across the U.K. Notwithstanding all the monies could be returned over a period of time. 
I plead with you to-put this forward in your capacity as a very high profile person in the media and within the government.
I would be very grateful if you could sign and share the petition. As you know I need 10000 for it to be considered.

Many thanks and stay safe and healthy.