Petitions/Require online platforms to identify and remove monetised ‘rage bait’ content
StatusOngoing
Opened13 Aug 2026
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This petition calls on the UK Government to introduce legislation requiring social media platforms to take effective action against creators who use rage bait or exploit controversy for profit. We believe stronger accountability is needed to help protect users.

We have witnessed harmful content across social media. Despite repeatedly reporting it through the appropriate channels, little or no meaningful action has been taken. We believe the UK Government should introduce stronger legislation to hold online creators and social media platforms accountable when harmful content is repeatedly used for profit. We believe creators who use rage bait to generate views, engagement, and financial gain encourage harassment and misinformation.

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Katie White
1Katie White MP
Leeds North West
4
Angela Rayner
2Angela Rayner MP
Ashton-under-Lyne
3
Jo White
3Jo White MP
Bassetlaw
3
Sir Roger Gale
4Sir Roger Gale MP
Herne Bay and Sandwich
3
Anneliese Midgley
5Anneliese Midgley MP
Knowsley
3
Mike Reader
6Mike Reader MP
Northampton South
3
Heidi Alexander
7Heidi Alexander MP
Swindon South
3
Mrs Sharon Hodgson
8Mrs Sharon Hodgson MP
Washington and Gateshead South
3
David Chadwick
9David Chadwick MP
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
3
Mr Richard Holden
10Mr Richard Holden MP
Basildon and Billericay
2