Petition · past parliament
Prosecute the BBC for gross political bias in relation to Jeremy Corbyn.
Rejected
17 signatures
What the petition asks
The BBC continuously present Jeremy Corbyn in such a way as to damage his good standing politically to deter potential voters in direct violation of the Impartiality section of Media regulations. They have also deliberately not reported on his rallies despite the attendance of thousands of people.
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, which includes complaints about the impartiality of the BBC.
You can get in touch with the BBC Trust using the following website:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbctrust/contact_us
You can get in touch with the BBC Trust using the following website:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbctrust/contact_us
Timeline
| 8 Aug 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Aug 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
17
Status
Rejected
Rejected
9 Aug 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.