Closed petition Launch an inquiry into online disinformation on social media platforms

We call on the Government to launch a public inquiry into social media disinformation, focusing on foreign state influence. We want the inquiry to look into the impact that disinformation has on the views of the general public.

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We are concerned about social media’s influence, and a lack of transparency. We feel it may be leading to widespread disinformation that is altering the general public’s views.

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69 signatures

Progress of the petition towards its next target: 69 of 10,000 signatures required to get a government response

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Date closed 20 November 2025
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