Petitions/Require news outlets to publish clear, accurate headlines
StatusClosed
Opened6 Jan 2025
Closes6 Jul 2025
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones

I urge the Government to introduce regulations requiring UK news organisations to publish clear, accurate headlines that reflect article content. I think that misleading "clickbait" titles in media misrepresent articles, erode trust, and spread misinformation.

I think this would promote responsible journalism, improve transparency and support public understanding. I don't think this would limit press freedom, but would encourage responsible journalism. For example, instead of "Shocking News About John Doe," a headline like "John Doe jailed for fraud" could promote transparency.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Llinos Medi
1Llinos Medi MP
Ynys Môn
4
Jack Abbott
2Jack Abbott MP
Ipswich
2
Ms Nusrat Ghani
3Ms Nusrat Ghani MP
Sussex Weald
2
Steve Darling
4Steve Darling MP
Torbay
2
Liam Conlon
5Liam Conlon MP
Beckenham and Penge
1
Tom Hayes
6Tom Hayes MP
Bournemouth East
1
Peter Swallow
7Peter Swallow MP
Bracknell
1
Chris Ward
8Chris Ward MP
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven
1
Darren Jones
9Darren Jones MP
Bristol North West
1
Marie Goldman
10Marie Goldman MP
Chelmsford
1
Require news outlets to publish clear, accurate headlines — Petitions