Petition · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Launch an inquiry into online disinformation on social media platforms

Closed 69 signatures

What the petition asks

We call on the Government to launch a public inquiry into social media disinformation, focusing on foreign state influence. We want the inquiry to look into the impact that disinformation has on the views of the general public.
We are concerned about social media’s influence, and a lack of transparency. We feel it may be leading to widespread disinformation that is altering the general public’s views.

Timeline

20 May 2025 Petition opened for signatures
20 Nov 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 69
Status Closed
Department Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Opened 20 May 2025
Closed 20 Nov 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 16 Aug 2026.