Rejected petition Denounce misinformation from foreign political leaders
Some foreign political leaders have claimed that climate change is “fake” and have spread false links between common medicines such as paracetamol and autism. Such statements risk undermining public health and public trust in science.
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We ask the UK Government to publicly reject this kind of misinformation and to reaffirm its commitment to evidence-based policy on climate change and autism. By taking a clear stance, the Government can show international leadership and protect public understanding from harmful false claims.
This petition was rejected
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
The UK Government already has a public position on climate change. You can find all its latest announcements relating to climate change on the Department for Energy Security webpages: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero
The position on paracetamol for pregnant women has also been confirmed: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-confirms-taking-paracetamol-during-pregnancy-remains-safe-and-there-is-no-evidence-it-causes-autism-in-children
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