Newark MP backs caravan fire safety campaign

The MP for Newark is backing a campaign by the mum of a toddler who died in a caravan fire in Ingoldmells near Skegness to make smoke alarms mandatory in all caravans

Natasha Broadley from Newark went to Westminster yesterday where she met her MP Robert Jenrick and the Fire Minister Chris Philp - she wants to see an overhaul of safety regulations.

Our reporter Charlotte Linnecar went with her.

It was Natasha's first time in the capital.

We've met with national bodies that represent caravan owners and park owners.

Charlotte spoke to Mr Jenrick about the campaign.

He told us: "As a result of our meetings Natasha and I have met with the national bodies that represent caravan owners and park owners."

"They have agreed to start a national campaign to disseminate information about the law and your responsibilities."

"Natasha is just a brilliant spokesperson for this."

I want to ensure it doesn't happen again

"She's such a brave person, hopefully the work she will do will ultimately save someone's life and make sure this situation doesn't happen again."

"If we can do something - even just in Lincolnshire - that ensures the caravan parks are safer, people are taking their responsibilities seriously then we will have done a good deed."

"If we can do that on a national basis then all the better."

" I want to try and ensure it doesn't happen again - lots of people go to Lincolnshire caravan parks and we want them to be safe."

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