The future of Notting Hill Carnival is in doubt after a recent review highlighted "critical public safety concerns."

The annual event might be in jeopardy without "urgent funding" from Labour.

The letter, written by carnival chair Ian Comfort addressed to Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, requested the funding he claimed was "essential to safeguarding the future and public safety of this iconic event".

GB News has approached the Department for Culture, Media and Sport for a comment.

Revellers attend Notting Hill Carnival on August 26, 2024

Police officers at the Children's Day Parade, part of the Notting Hill Carnival celebration in west LondonPA

The August bank holiday festival, which has been described as a 'unique celebration of Caribbean culture', attracts about two million people every yearPA

The letter, seen by the BBC, from Comfort said: "The April 2025 London Assembly report, external highlights the increasing strain placed on the Metropolitan Police during large-scale public events.

"Limited resourcing has restricted the police service's ability to respond to growing operational pressures."

He added that extra investment was needed "to allow the police to focus on their primary role of crime prevention and public protection".

Comfort did not say the amount of funding that was needed.

People attending the Children's Day Parade, part of the Notting Hill Carnival celebration