Limit the sale of fireworks to those running local council approved events only
Ban the sale of fireworks to the general public to minimise the harm caused to vulnerable people and animals. Defenceless animals can die from the distress caused by fireworks. I believe that permitting unregulated use of fireworks is an act of wide-scale cruelty to animals.
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195,930
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 10,000/10,000 · reached
Debate threshold (100,000) · 100,000/100,000 · reached
- 20 FEB 2026Petition closedFinal total: 195,930 signatures
- 18 NOV 2025Government respondedDepartment for Business and TradeGovernment reply
The Government recognises the negative impact fireworks can have on some people and animals. However, when used responsibly they are a source of enjoyment for many people.
Read full response - 09 NOV 2025100,000 signatures reachedEligible to be considered for debate
- 03 NOV 202510,000 signatures reachedEligible for a government response
- 20 AUG 2025Petition opened for signatures
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