Commission an independent review of the BBC funding model
Commission an independent review of how the BBC is funded, examining alternative models such as voluntary subscription, advertising, or a hybrid public-service levy, to ensure fairness, transparency, and sustainability in the current digital age.
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 128/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 128/100,000
- 16 DEC 2025Petition opened for signaturesCreated by John Nollett
Background
We believe the TV licence system was designed for a different era. Most households now use on-demand and online services, yet anyone who watches or records live TV must still pay the BBC licence fee. A review could modernise the system, uphold freedom of choice, and protect high broadcasting standards for future generations