PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Get rid of the TV license requirement
I want Parliament to scrap the TV licence as it’s outdated, unfair, and forces people to pay for the BBC even if they don’t use it. In today’s world of streaming and choice, funding should be voluntary, not a compulsory tax on households.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 10/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 10/100,000
Background
The TV licence no longer reflects how people consume media. Most households use multiple streaming platforms and on-demand services, making a mandatory fee for one broadcaster outdated. Parliament should replace the licence with a modern funding model that allows viewers to choose what they pay for, ensuring fairness, transparency, and alignment with today’s digital media landscape.