Submitted on Wednesday 17th September 2025
Rejected on Wednesday 8th October 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Prevent blocking comments on social media posts from publicly elected accounts.
I want to stop those in publicly elected positions, such as the Mayor of London, from preventing comments on posts they make from official accounts on X, Instagram and other social media apps and websites.
The practice of blocking or limiting commentary on social media accounts reduces the opportunity for the public to provide feedback, context and air grievances to these elected officials so they can gain a wider understanding of the electorate, instead of existing in an echo chamber. This is increasingly important in such a divisive, digital age.
Civic 'Town Square' discussion has been lost during the migration online. We must do something to ensure all voices can be heard.
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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 which calls for similar action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/731469
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