Petition · past parliament

Review BBC NEWS coverage in light of accusations of political bias

Rejected 19 signatures

What the petition asks

The BBC coverage of political matters in the run up to and following the democratic election of the Leader of the Opposition in 2015 has been severely criticised for bias. The BBC, a public service paid for via a licence fee, should be seen to give an unbiased account of the political spectrum

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. The BBC Trust is responsible for investigating breaches of the BBC Charter with regards to the independence of the BBC.

You can get in touch with the BBC Trust using the following website:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbctrust/contact_us

Timeline

9 Jan 2016 Petition opened for signatures
13 Jan 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 19
Status Rejected
Rejected 13 Jan 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.