Make publishing false clickbait headlines a specific offence
I want the government to act against news outlets that publish false online headlines purely for clickbait. Inexperienced journalists spreading misleading stories cause real harm. I think there should be a way for the public to report this and for outlets to face fines when caught.
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94
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 94/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 94/100,000
- 02 APR 2026Petition closedFinal total: 94 signatures
- 02 OCT 2025Petition opened for signatures
Background
I want the government to introduce strict measures to stop news outlets from publishing false or misleading online headlines that exist purely for clickbait. These tactics, which may be used by inexperienced journalists, can spread lies, damage reputations, and create harmful consequences for the public. I believe there should be a clear system where people can report such cases, and serious fines should be imposed on outlets that are caught misleading readers, to ensure higher standards in journalism.