Rejected petition Remove RT as a news source from our tv channels.

People think that RT the Russian government funded media site is an "alternative" news media channel.

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The government must stop this channel influencing people here in the UK with their Russian propaganda. The government should stop them broadcasting from the London studios a stones throw away from the houses of parliament and it should not be a choice as a news channel on our tv's.

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Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

The UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the removal of TV broadcasters. Ofcom is the UK’s independent communications regulator. It's responsible for regulating broadcasting and communications networks.

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https://www.ofcom.org.uk/complain-to-ofcom

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Date submitted 13 September 2017
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