This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Stop Privatisation of C4
Channel 4 should remain publicly funded and continue to work to its mandate
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Channel 4 provides a wide variety of programmes not found on other channels due to its mandate, these programmes are at risk if not mandated. C4 also provides a large free streaming service which is at risk if the channel is sold to profit making enterprise.
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