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Fireworks anti-social behaviour and regulation

EDM (Early Day Motion) 2138: tabled on 27 October 2025

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 29 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House notes with deep concern the growing impact of fireworks misuse on communities across the UK; recognises that the unpredictable use of high-decibel fireworks causes significant distress to animals, wildlife, and those with sensory sensitivities or neurodiverse conditions; further notes that local councils and police forces lack sufficient powers and resources to manage the increasing volume of complaints from residents; highlights that current firework legislation, much of it dating back to the early 2000s, has failed to keep pace with modern technology and changing patterns of use; acknowledges the calls of animal welfare charities including the RSPCA and Dogs Trust for a reduction in permitted decibel levels, stronger licensing of retailers, and a crackdown on unlicensed pop-up sellers during festive periods such as Bonfire Night; welcomes public campaigns that have highlighted widespread public frustration; and therefore urges the Government to bring forward comprehensive reform of firework regulation to ensure fireworks are used safely, sold responsibly, and enjoyed without causing harm to people, animals, and communities.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Duncan-Jordan, Neil
Independent
Signed on 27 October 2025
Poole
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 28 October 2025
Strangford
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 28 October 2025
St Ives
Maskell, Rachael
Independent
Signed on 28 October 2025
York Central
Chowns, Dr Ellie
Green Party
Signed on 30 October 2025
North Herefordshire
Ramsay, Adrian
Green Party
Signed on 30 October 2025
Waveney Valley
Denyer, Carla
Green Party
Signed on 30 October 2025
Bristol Central
Berry, Siân
Green Party
Signed on 30 October 2025
Brighton Pavilion
Mohamed, Iqbal
Independent
Signed on 4 November 2025
Dewsbury and Batley
Beavers, Lorraine
Labour
Signed on 11 November 2025
Blackpool North and Fleetwood
Whittome, Nadia
Labour
Signed on 12 November 2025
Nottingham East
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 12 November 2025
Ceredigion Preseli
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 12 November 2025
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Medi, Llinos
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 12 November 2025
Ynys Môn
Davies, Ann
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 12 November 2025
Caerfyrddin
Yasin, Mohammad
Labour
Signed on 17 November 2025
Bedford
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 17 November 2025
Bath
Smart, Lisa
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 17 November 2025
Hazel Grove
Johnson, Kim
Labour
Signed on 19 November 2025
Liverpool Riverside
Byrne, Ian
Labour
Signed on 24 November 2025
Liverpool West Derby
Jones, Ruth
Labour
Signed on 28 November 2025
Newport West and Islwyn
Smith, Cat
Labour
Signed on 9 December 2025
Lancaster and Wyre
Campbell-Savours, Markus
Independent
Signed on 16 December 2025
Penrith and Solway

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.