Petition · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Severely restrict press reports on UK defence capabilities
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19 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to place severe restrictions on the media reporting on the strength or weakness of our Army, the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. We believe the public do not need to know this information know while our enemies do.
On 7 June 2026 The Mail on Sunday reported: “Entire fleet of UK attack subs is unfit for war and stuck in dock.” Sunday Express states “Labour delays leave Britain weak’ at time of war” and on 6 June 2026 the Daily Mail reported that HMS Prince of Wales has “…broken down again” and the Daily Mirror reported that the £6.3 billion Ajax armoured vehicles are “…not fit for use” in combat. We think these reports undermine our national defence.
Timeline
| 3 Jul 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
19
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Opened
3 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.