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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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/613995

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