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Fireworks anti-social behaviour and regulation

EDM (Early Day Motion) 388: tabled on 17 June 2026

Tabled in the 2026-27 session.

This motion has been signed by 33 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
Labour
Signed on 17 June 2026
Poole
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 17 June 2026
Strangford
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 17 June 2026
St Ives
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on 17 June 2026
York Central
Chowns, Dr Ellie
Green Party
Signed on 17 June 2026
North Herefordshire
Ramsay, Adrian
Green Party
Signed on 17 June 2026
Waveney Valley
Denyer, Carla
Green Party
Signed on 17 June 2026
Bristol Central
Berry, Siân
Green Party
Signed on 17 June 2026
Brighton Pavilion
Mohamed, Iqbal
Independent
Signed on 17 June 2026
Dewsbury and Batley
Beavers, Lorraine
Labour
Signed on 17 June 2026
Blackpool North and Fleetwood
Whittome, Nadia
Labour
Signed on 17 June 2026
Nottingham East
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 17 June 2026
Ceredigion Preseli
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 17 June 2026
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Medi, Llinos
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 17 June 2026
Ynys Môn
Davies, Ann
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 17 June 2026
Caerfyrddin
Yasin, Mohammad
Labour
Signed on 17 June 2026
Bedford
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 17 June 2026
Bath
Smart, Lisa
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 17 June 2026
Hazel Grove
Johnson, Kim
Labour
Signed on 17 June 2026
Liverpool Riverside
Byrne, Ian
Labour
Signed on 17 June 2026
Liverpool West Derby
Jones, Ruth
Labour
Signed on 17 June 2026
Newport West and Islwyn
Smith, Cat
Labour
Signed on 17 June 2026
Lancaster and Wyre
Campbell-Savours, Markus
Labour
Signed on 17 June 2026
Penrith and Solway
Spencer, Hannah
Green Party
Signed on 18 June 2026
Gorton and Denton
Swann, Robin
Ulster Unionist Party
Signed on 22 June 2026
South Antrim
Ahmed, Dr Zubir
Labour
Signed on 30 June 2026
Glasgow South West
Amos, Gideon
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 6 July 2026
Taunton and Wellington

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.