Born out of the tabloid hacking scandal, we advocate for a responsible press that stands up for the public, upholds democracy, and defends free expression.
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Up to 16.2 million people misled. The 20 November youth strike the Mail linked to “riots” was planned as an anti-war walkout before the French unrest began, and does not call for violence. Repost and help us fight press disinformation: hackedoff.org/blog-posts/mai…
Press disinformation alert: the Daily Mail’s headline said the Young Greens called for “Paris-style riots”. Its own article describes a call to join walkouts and protests. Share the facts: hackedoff.org/blog-posts/mai…
Up to 16.2 million people misled. Ofgem’s “warning” was a 1-in-20 cold day plus the loss of key infrastructure – a scenario it called very rare, and a deal will address the risk anyway. Repost and help us fight press disinformation: hackedoff.org/blog-posts/ofg…
Press disinformation alert: the Daily Mail told readers Britain “could run out of gas this winter”. Ofgem actually said a gas emergency is not expected. Share the facts: hackedoff.org/blog-posts/ofg…
Press disinformation alert: a think tank's figures became headlines saying four in five new jobs went to migrants. The data shows nothing of the kind. Please repost: hackedoff.org/blog-posts/no-…
No, migrants are not taking four in five new jobs in the UK. The Telegraph turned net payroll figures into a claim about who got hired. British nationals still hold around 80% of payrolled jobs. Read the truth and share it: hackedoff.org/blog-posts/no-…
The Spectator says Britain “imports thousands upon thousands of dangerous rapists” - without providing any data to evidence this harmful allegation. Share the facts: hackedoff.org/blog-posts/no-…
Under IPSO’s rules, discriminatory generalisations about whole groups of people fall outside the Editors’ Code. This week The Spectator used that gap to brand people coming to the UK as rapists without evidence. Read the facts and help us spread them: hackedoff.org/blog-posts/no-…
Press disinformation alert: the Daily Express says "calculations revealed" an asylum centre at Linton-on-Ouse would cost taxpayers £270m.
It's a campaign group's projection, built on a timetable the Home Office hasn't confirmed.
Read and repost the truth: hackedoff.org/blog-posts/lin…
A Daily Express headline suggested an asylum centre will cost the taxpayer £270m. But this is a campaigners' figure, not an official estimate.
Repost the facts: buff.ly/K4JA5A4
Hacked Off retweeted
One headline can turn a life upside down.
@anna4fes and @officialtulisa are calling for Leveson’s recommendations to be implemented in full and Part Two of the Inquiry to go ahead.
No, ‘More Freedom’ is NOT ‘handed to new arrivals than British citizens’
hackedoff.org/blog-posts/no-…
Hacked Off retweeted
After experiencing press malpractice first-hand, @officialtulisa is campaigning for change and joined @anna4fes to make the case for press reform.
A free press is essential, but freedom must come with accountability.
It’s time to finish what Leveson started.
Three hours until doors at the Rally for Justice.
Camp and Furnace, 67 Greenland Street, Liverpool L1 0BY. Doors 6pm, speeches followed by live music until 11pm.
Still without a ticket?
eventbrite.co.uk/e/hillsboro…
Tonight. Hillsborough Law & Press Reform: A Rally for Justice.
Doors 6pm, Camp and Furnace, 67 Greenland Street, Liverpool L1 0BY. Speeches, then live music until 11pm.
Tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/hillsboro…
Final call for tomorrow's Rally for Justice.
Camp and Furnace, Liverpool. 6–11pm. Speeches on the Hillsborough Law and press reform, then live music.
Apply for a ticket tonight: eventbrite.co.uk/e/hillsboro…
Tomorrow night: Hillsborough Law & Press Reform: A Rally for Justice.
Camp and Furnace, Liverpool. Doors 6pm, music until 11pm.
Last chance to apply for a ticket: eventbrite.co.uk/e/hillsboro…
Who paid for the poll on your front page? Often, readers are never told.
How commissioned polling is laundered into the press
hackedoff.org/blog-posts/how…
Two days to go.
Hillsborough Law & Press Reform: A Rally for Justice — Monday 28 September, 6–11pm, Camp and Furnace, Liverpool.
Speeches, then live music. Apply for tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/hillsboro…
"IPSO is not an effective restraint on the activities of the British press…"
Climate misinformation and press regulation
hackedoff.org/blog-posts/cli…
