Petition · past parliament
Stop Tabloids Publishing Panic Coronavirus Headlines. They create Hysteria.
Rejected
12 signatures
What the petition asks
Newspapers like the Sun are publishing false headlines like “outbreak!” That are creating panic buying, hysteria and seriously damaging the economy. The government should hold these tabloids to account.
To keep the public calm and the economy strong.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
Complaints about the press are the responsibility of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), not the Government or Parliament.
You can find out how to make a complaint to IPSO here:
https://www.ipso.co.uk/IPSO/makeacomplaint.html
You can find out how to make a complaint to IPSO here:
https://www.ipso.co.uk/IPSO/makeacomplaint.html
Timeline
| 9 Mar 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Mar 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
12
Status
Rejected
Rejected
12 Mar 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.