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Ensure balance and fairness in political reporting

Submitted by Adam Poole on Saturday 7th March 2020

Published on Wednesday 11th March 2020

Current status: Closed

Closed: Friday 11th September 2020

Signatures: 136

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Media ~ Referendum

Petition Action

Ensure balance and fairness in political reporting

Petition Details

Regulate all national and regional news media for impartiality and accuracy in line with Ofcom's broadcasting code to help ensure balance and fairness in political news reporting

Additional Information

The news media holds holds a unique place in our society holding both government and powerful organisations to account. It is therefore essential that their reporting is fair, accurate and balanced in all issues including politics, particularly during election and referendum campaigns.

As such we call for Ofcom's broadcasting code on impartiality and accuracy to be extended to all national and regional news media


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