This petition was submitted during the 2019 to 2024 Parliament
Rejected petition Allow UK citizens to watch non-BBC live TV channels without a TV license.
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The TV licence funds the BBC, therefore it should only be required for watching, or listening to BBC content.
It is wrong that anybody wanting to watch non-BBC live TV channels, should pay for a BBC TV licence. Only people who watch or listen to BBC content, should be required to have a TV licence.
Why was this petition rejected?
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You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/567521
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