Submitted on Monday 16th March 2020
Rejected on Friday 27th March 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Hold the media accountable for scaremongering
We need to be able to hold the media/news outlets accountable for scaremongering the public.
The bodies that govern the media do not accept reports for scaremongering in their list for reporting. The recent COVID-19 attention in the media has sparked panic buying when it is not necessary, which creates more problems for people trying to complete a normal shop and a shortage of necessities for those more vulnerable in society. It causes people to lose jobs, businesses and affects the overall economy negatively.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
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You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/303050
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
NHS website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
UK Government website: www.gov.uk/coronavirus
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