Petition · past parliament
The independent election of the director general of the BBC.
Closed
45 signatures
What the petition asks
There are numerous cases recently where the journalistic integrity and neutrality of the British Broadcasting Corporation has come into question. The neutrality of the BBC is essential in order for the British people to make informed decisions regarding Politics in the United Kingdom.
Timeline
| 14 Jul 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Jan 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
45
Status
Closed
Opened
14 Jul 2016
Closed
14 Jan 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.