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Closed petition Make newspapers print retractions the same font, size and page as the original

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Brexit has highlighted how the press (both sides) run stories that significantly impact and influence voters and often maintain dispute rather than promoting debate. Stories are later proven untrue and a tiny apology is printed at the back of the paper. This apology should match the original story.

Here is an example of such a retraction...

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156952942302272&set=a.10150366579832272&type=3&theater

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