Rejected petition Revoke the TV Licence, and force the BBC to become a subscription only service

Do not use general taxation as a payment method and force the BBC to become subscription only

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This licence and the way it’s enforced by means of harassment and scare tactics should be completely outlawed, no one should be worried or threatened by means of prosecution. Bring the new method of funding into force before the 2027 review date and move onto subscription only payments

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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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