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Fireworks Fury: UK Petition Soars to Ban Public Sales
7 Nov
Summary
- Petition to ban firework sales to public gains over 28,000 signatures
- RSPCA urges law change to limit noise levels and create firework-free zones
- Pets and animals suffer severe distress and injuries from fireworks
As of November 7th, 2025, a campaign to ban all firework sales from shops in the UK has seen a surge in public support. The petition on the Parliament website has now exceeded 28,000 signatures, crossing the 10,000 threshold that requires an official government response.
The petition, created by Robert Branch, calls for limiting firework sales to only those running local council-approved events, and banning sales to the general public. The aim is to minimize the harm caused to vulnerable people and animals, as "defenceless animals can die from the distress caused by fireworks."
The RSPCA has been at the forefront of this issue, urging the public to contact their local MPs and push for changes in fireworks legislation. The charity wants to see noise levels reduced, sales limited, and the creation of firework-free zones. Last year, the RSPCA reported on the severe injury of a horse named Foxy and the death of a dog named Luna, both of which were spooked by fireworks.
Nicky Merifield, operations manager at Cheltenham Animal Centre, has echoed the RSPCA's concerns, stating that the "sudden loud noises, bright flashes, and vibrations" from fireworks can cause animals to "panic in response, leading to disorientation, injury, or, in severe cases, fatal outcomes."
