Rejected petition Stop the privatisation of Channel 4
The government claims that public ownership of Channel 4 is holding it back and hence wants to privatise it. Yet Channel 4 isn't costing the tax payer a penny, produces world class and award winning content and selling it off presents a real risk to its programming. The public doesn't want this!
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A privately owned Channel 4 risks putting profit over public service.
BBC News - Channel 4 executives warn of privatisation risks - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-57567168
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60985496.amp
BBC News - Channel 4 future: Government considers privatisation as consultation opens -
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-57741988
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