Submitted by David Searle on Wednesday 29th October 2025
Published on Monday 8th December 2025
Current status: Open
Open until: Monday 8th June 2026
Current Signatures: 58
(count is updated approximately hourly)
Relevant Departments
Tagged with
Citizens ~ commission ~ Controlled ~ Controlling ~ democracy ~ Democrats ~ Events ~ Foreign influence ~ foreigner ~ independence ~ Individuals ~ Integrity ~ Major ~ Media ~ Millions ~ Misinformation ~ National Security ~ News ~ Online platforms ~ Owned ~ Owners ~ Politics ~ Reviewed ~ risk ~ Safety ~ security ~ Social media ~ UK citizens ~ UK democracy
Establish review of risks to UK democracy from foreign influence on social media
We ask the Government to commission an independent review into the influence of foreign individuals and entities with significant control over major online platforms used in the UK. The review should assess potential risks to national security, democratic integrity, and the spread of misinformation.
Social media platforms have become key sources of news and political discussion for millions of UK citizens. We think that when these platforms are owned or controlled by individuals or organisations based outside the UK, there may be risks to democratic processes, public safety, and national security.
We believe recent events and inflammatory public statements by high-profile platform owners highlight the need for accountability, and safeguards against any manipulation of UK public opinion and political discourse.
If you want to sign this petition (as opposed to merely discuss it), you need to do that on the government's e-Petitions website.
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