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This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament

Rejected petition Stop the privatisation of Channel 4

I am appalled at the Government's intention to privatise Channel 4.

Channel 4 is responsible for some of the very best programming on UK TV. Channel 4 News is one of the most trusted news programmes at a time when disinformation is rife.

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There are very few places where we can trust in the integrity of those producing news and content.

The mono culture that is sure to be the result of such a move would be seriously undermining of the health and creativity of UK TV programming.
To privatise Channel 4 would seriously undermine programming aimed at all the communities, across generations, that make up this country.

Channel 4 is an invaluable part of UK media

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