As an average member of the British public, I find myself feeling deeply let down by our mainstream media outlets today. Instead of providing us with unbiased and factual news, it appears that they prioritize gossip, opinions, and corporation-funded propaganda.

I am not alone in my concern. Many of us rely heavily on these media outlets for our information, trusting them to keep us accurately informed about issues that matter. However, it feels as though our trust has been repeatedly breached over the past two decades. It is high time to hold the media accountable and demand a change.

Most of the British public want to be kept informed of the truth of events happening around the world, and not some spin-off or slogan. The British media's state resembles more of a gossip column than a reliable source of information. However, not everyone is fortunate enough to have the means to seek out the truth elsewhere.

According to a study by OFFCOM, only 58% of adults surveyed stated they believed news programmes from the main channels to be accurate and trustworthy. This is a significant gap that needs addressing.

Furthermore, the British public is not being served by a media landscape where independent journalism is being squeezed out. As reported by the Media Reform Coalition, over 74% of UK national newspaper circulation is controlled by three companies.

Therefore, we, the people, call upon the government and media regulators to establish stricter guidelines that demand unadulterated, unbiased, and factual reporting from our media outlets. It is time to return the media to its purpose: informing the public with accurate information. Sign this petition if you stand for truth and demand better from British media.