Rejected petition Abolish the TV License

Completely abolish the TV License.

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It forces everyone to pay for a service they may not use, regardless of whether they watch BBC content or not, making it an unfair and outdated system in the era of diverse streaming services, particularly when coupled with the potential for aggressive enforcement tactics against non-payers.

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Why was this petition rejected?

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You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Abolish the tv licence
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/701068

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Date submitted 15 January 2025
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