Following Manchester City Council’s announcement that this year’s fireworks display will not be taking place, commenters have shown their support for the decision.
The council has said that the extra infrastructure required to make the event happen would be unworkable under current restrictions as Covid infection rates begin to rise.
Much of the support for the council’s decision, however, has been due to animal welfare. READ MORE:Couple jailed for brutally attacking man - leaving him unable to work Figures from the RSPCA state that 62% of dogs and 54% of cats show distress during fireworks.
One person commented: “I wish they would cancel bonfire night all over Britain. Not only is it a bad idea due to the pandemic, animals are terrified
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