This petition was submitted during the 2017 to 2019 Parliament
Rejected petition Ban the Lightfest
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With the heatwave making the moorland fires a real problem, The last thing we need is these paper lanterns. Not to mention the harm it causes our wildlife.
The lightfest is coming to the UK but we would like it banned, they cause fire's and harm our wildlife.
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.
The UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the Lights Fest.
If you'd like the release of lanterns to be banned, you may wish to sign this petition:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/215782
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