Petition
Review BBC political coverage to stop disproportionate airtime for Reform UK.
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
Parliament should investigate the BBC’s recent political reporting, which has given Reform UK disproportionate coverage compared with other parties, including the Greens. The BBC must ensure fair and proportional representation across all parties.
The BBC is funded by the public and has a duty of impartiality. Giving Reform UK excessive visibility compared with other parties risks distorting public perception and undermining democracy. Balanced coverage is essential for trust in the BBC and fair democratic debate.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.
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 the Government.
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 the Government.
Timeline
| 22 Sep 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Oct 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
9 Oct 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 23 Aug 2026.