MPs Urge Government to “Secure Long-Term Future” of Carnivals

MPs urge government to “secure long-term future” of carnivals

Somerset MPs have urged the government to "secure the long-term future" of the county's carnivals in the face of rising costs.

Burnham MP Ashley Fox warns rising costs threaten future of Somerset’s carnivals

Burnham-On-Sea MP Ashley Fox has spoken in Parliament to champion the future of Somerset’s carnivals, highlighting their cultural importance and the pressures currently facing organisers. Speaking during a Westminster Hall debate, the MP praised the long-standing tradition of carnival across Somerset, noting that Bridgwater proudly hosts the oldest Guy Fawkes carnival in the country, with roots stretching back to the early 1600s. Hepaid tribute …