Many MPs have cited the negative effects of the explosives on pets, autistic people, those with PTSD, and vulnerable groups.
Thousands have signed a petition calling for the sale of fireworks to the general public to be banned – and now MPs have called for the same.
Elliot Colburn, Conservative MP for Carshalton and Wallington who led the debate said the topic has become ‘something of an annual event’. Justin Madders Tory MP for Ellesmere Port and Neston said he thought fireworks had got more powerful. Robbie Moore, Tory MP for Keighley said: ‘Fireworks cause huge amounts of antisocial behaviour, and we absolutely must put a stop to members of the general public being able to purchase fireworks.
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