Make publishing false clickbait headlines a specific offence
National
·97 contributorsI want the government to act against news outlets that publish false online headlines purely for clickbait. Inexperienced journalists spreading misleading stories cause real harm. I think there should be a way for the public to report this and for outlets to face fines when caught.
Lisa Nandy
Culture Secretary
Regulate misleading clickbait headlines
Report misinformation impose serious fines
Harmful inexperienced journalism tactics
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Make publishing false clickbait headlines a specific offence
National
I want the government to act against news outlets that publish false online headlines purely for clickbait. Inexperienced journalists spreading misleading stories cause real harm. I think there should be a way for the public to report this and for outlets to face fines when caught.
97 contributors
Lisa NandyRegulate misleading clickbait headlines
Report misinformation impose serious fines
Harmful inexperienced journalism tactics