Petition · past parliament
Make newspapers print retractions the same font, size and page as the original
Closed
231 signatures
What the petition asks
Brexit has highlighted how the press (both sides) run stories that significantly impact and influence voters and often maintain dispute rather than promoting debate. Stories are later proven untrue and a tiny apology is printed at the back of the paper. This apology should match the original story.
Here is an example of such a retraction...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156952942302272&set=a.10150366579832272&type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156952942302272&set=a.10150366579832272&type=3&theater
Timeline
| 26 Nov 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 May 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
231
Status
Closed
Opened
26 Nov 2018
Closed
26 May 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.