Petition · past parliament

THE BBC SHOULD SACK JO BRAND.

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

Joe Brand stating, whether in jest on a comedy programme or not, than milk shake throwing at people of a different political view should be replaced by throwing acid over the same politicians is manifestly irresponsible and dangerous and for the BBC to refuse to sanction her is unacceptable.

Why it was rejected

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

The BBC is an independent body governed by a Royal Charter. Under the terms of that Charter, the BBC is operationally and editorially independent of government and there is no provision for the Government to intervene in the BBC’s day-to-day operations.

Timeline

13 Jun 2019 Petition opened for signatures
20 Jun 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11
Status Rejected
Rejected 20 Jun 2019

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