Rejected petition The BBC Licence Fee should not be compulsory.

To change the Law so subscription to the BBC is voluntary.

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This is because the BBC should have to compete fairly with other broadcasters and a compulsory fee is unfair on lower income groups.

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Why was this petition rejected?

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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/649092

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Date submitted 18 October 2023
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