Rejected petition Keep Channel 4 in public ownership

To keep Channel 4 in public ownership. Chancel 4 does not cost the taxpayer anything to run but provides a vibrant and different route for unique programming. Public ownership will maintain Channel 4’s ability to invest in UK programming and ensure its output is not diluted by shareholders.

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To keep Channel 4 in public ownership OR provide a detailed case for why public ownership is ‘holding Channel 4 back’ as alleged and offer a free House of Commons vote on the matter.

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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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Date submitted 5 April 2022
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