Petition · past parliament
Hold the UK media accountable for the irresponsible headlines- ‘lockdown’ lifted
Rejected
16 signatures
What the petition asks
Newspapers such as The Sun & Daily Mail tan headlines about lockdown restrictions being lifted on Monday 11th May. These were published just prior to the bank holiday weekend of VE Day, causing the public to congregate and break all social distancing rules
Because this was irresponsible journalism that will affect 1000’s of lives
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.
Timeline
| 9 May 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Jun 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
16
Status
Rejected
Rejected
3 Jun 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.