Petition · past parliament
Set up an inquiry into the impact of press reporting on the Brexit vote
Closed
44 signatures
What the petition asks
A referendum such as on Brexit relies on informed decision making by the public. It is understandable that each side will represent their position in the best light possible. But we need to understand if any persons manipulated public opinion through press reporting beyond the legally acceptable.
Just like the Chilcot inquiry into the Iraq war and the potential manipulation of public opinion through the media, we need a similar inquiry about whether any actors had vested interest in a Brexit and if so, whether they did take any steps to manipulate public opinion in an unacceptable, illegal manner by impacting press reporting on Brexit.
Timeline
| 13 Jul 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Jan 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
44
Status
Closed
Opened
13 Jul 2016
Closed
13 Jan 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.