A group of circus performers have delivered a petition to Downing Street calling for more help from the government during the coronavirus pandemic.

Circuses have not been allowed to open, nor have they been included in the government's arts rescue plan.

Unless they get urgent financial support, or are allowed to open for the busy summer season, the industry fears it will collapse within two weeks.

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