Revoke the BBC Royal Charter, abolish the TV Licence Fee & privatise the BBC

Abolish the mandatory TV licence fee and revoke the BBC’s Royal Charter. Legislate to transition the BBC into a private corporation, as they did with BBC Studio's. We believe the BBC should compete independently in the media market without state funding & Royal Charter rights, akin to BBC Studios.

This petition closed on 5 Nov 2026 with 8,238 signatures


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We believe the BBC is no longer the trusted ‘backbone’ of Britain it once was, having been linked to multiple scandals and alleged cover-ups. This has driven boycotts and reduced willingness to pay the TV Licence amongst many, alongside the rise of cheaper, better streaming alternatives. In a digital, data-driven era, we feel government control of the airwaves to curb disinformation is outdated. Moreover, we believe it seems unjust that a licence is required for all live broadcasts when only the BBC is funded by the fee.


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