This petition is calling for ban on sale of fireworks to public

A petition calling for the sale of fireworks to the public to be banned has been signed by more than 100,000 people.Â
By The Newsroom
Published 5th Nov 2018, 15:16 BST
Updated 6th Nov 2018, 09:37 BST
Fireworks. Picture: Keith Woodland.Fireworks. Picture: Keith Woodland.
Fireworks. Picture: Keith Woodland.

The online petition has reached the thresholds required for the government to respond to it and Parliament to consider it for a debate. 

It was created by Amy Cullen and has been signed 109, 916 times '“ at the time this story was written. 

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The petition says: '˜Ban the sale of fireworks to the public. Displays for licenced venues only.

'˜Every year fireworks are set off unnecessarily. Fireworks are a nuisance to the public.

'˜They scare animals, young children and people with a phobia. 

'˜They injure thousands of people every year. They cause damage to buildings, vehicles, emergency vehicles etc. 

'˜Lastly Kids are STILL being sold them.' 

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If you wish to view or sign the petition '“ you can do so by clicking here

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