50,000 signatures reached
To: Kate Dearden (UK Business and Trade Minister)
Ban backyard explosives!
My beloved horse, Tango, died in terror and agony from New Year's Eve fireworks set off by holidaymakers at a nearby cottage. The moment that first firework was lit, it sealed his fate. By the early hours, my beautiful horse was dead. I never want another animal to suffer the way Tango did. It's time for meaningful change —because right now, people and pets across the country are suffering just so others can set off relentless backyard explosives.
Why is this important?
We’ve all seen how terrifying fireworks are for pets, livestock and wildlife. But for many people too, including those suffering with PTSD like war veterans, these sudden explosions can be just as traumatic.
Right now, the law allows almost any adult to buy powerful fireworks for private use. But Claire’s petition isn't asking for a total ban – it's a common-sense call to stop selling them to the general public. Which means, traditions like Bonfire night and NYE would continue at safe, licensed displays, just not in random back gardens and streets.
And finally our pressure is working: The Government just announced a consultation to review the laws on selling fireworks! This is our opportunity to show them the public wants change.
So if you agree that fireworks shouldn’t be sold to the public, join the campaign, and share it far a wide!
How it will be delivered
When we reach 100,000 signatures, 38 Degrees will submit our voices in the official consultation and get the media’s attention with a pet-friendly protest in London that will be impossible to ignore!
