THE UK has been urged to end tonight’s final Clap for Carers event ‘on a high'.

Yesterday evening saw millions across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales stand outside their homes at 8pm to applaud the NHS and key workers for the last time.

This ending comes after the founder of the weekly event said that tonight’s show of support should be the last, following concerns the event has become too politicised.

Annemarie Plas, a Dutch national living in South London, said she was “overwhelmed” by the support for the cacophonous ritual, but said it was better to stop when it was at “its peak”.

She told the PA news agency: “I think it’s good to have the last of the series [tonight], because to have the most impact I think it is good to stop it at its peak.

“Without getting too political, I share some of the opinions that some people have about it becoming politicised.

“I think the narrative is starting to change and I don’t want the clap to be negative.”

The local MP for Barrow and Furness, Simon Fell, has recently joined calls for a permanent celebration and commemoration recognising the efforts of front-line workers in the Covid-19 pandemic.

In a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Mr Fell called on the Prime Minister to “seize the opportunity”, once the United Kingdom has moved past Coronavirus, to “celebrate and forever thank” our frontline key workers for the fantastic and selfless work that they done during this pandemic.

Mr Fell said: “I welcome this response from Number 10. It is heartening to read that the Government agree with many of my constituents that our key frontline workers deserve the appropriate recognition for their dedication, hard work and sacrifice throughout this pandemic.

“I look forward to hearing more from the Government on this matter and I’ll continue to keep the pressure on so that our frontline workers do indeed get the lasting recognition which they truly deserve.”