PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Abolish the TV Lience Fee
Abolish the TV Licence Fee in favour for a fairer funding model, such as a subscription service or government funding instead.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
6
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000
Background
The current system is outdated and unfair, as it forces people to pay for BBC services regardless of whether they use them. Many people now access news and entertainment through streaming services, making the licence fee redundant.