Rejected petition Scrap the BBC licence fee, and make BBC a Subscription Service

Th government has the power to overturn the TV licensing fee. Labour have already considered scrapping the fee, now it needs to be put in motion.

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The BBC licence fee is an old and outdated method of charging for a channel, they still allow a fee for a black and white tv at £57!
The BBC should be an optional subscription service, the same as many other channels. This would allow a much more affordable option and reduce the risk of people avoiding paying licence fees.

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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 16 February 2025
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