Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office

Ban political advertising on social media during an election period

Closed 43 signatures

What the petition asks

Introduce a law to prohibit political advertising on social media in the run up to national and local elections.
Without full access to social media companies data, it is not possible
to be sure if 'the feed algorithm' is favouring one side or another in timing the delivery of targetted polical advertising.

Political advertising on social is effectively unregulated. With the advent of targetted advertising, delivered through social media platforms it is not possible to know if abuses are taking place or not. The British electorate need to have confidence in our democractic processes.

Timeline

25 Nov 2020 Petition opened for signatures
25 May 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 43
Status Closed
Department Cabinet Office
Opened 25 Nov 2020
Closed 25 May 2021

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