Petitions/Revoke the BBC Royal Charter, abolish the TV Licence Fee & privatise the BBC
StatusOngoing
Opened5 May 2026
Closes
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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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.

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 In a digital, data-driven era, we feel government control of the airwaves to curb disinformation is outdated.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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Victoria Atkins
1Victoria Atkins MP
Louth and Horncastle
29
Alan Strickland
2Alan Strickland MP
Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
21
Fred Thomas
3Fred Thomas MP
Plymouth Moor View
21
Liz Twist
4Liz Twist MP
Blaydon and Consett
20
Chris Elmore
5Chris Elmore MP
Bridgend
19
Lorraine Beavers
6Lorraine Beavers MP
Blackpool North and Fleetwood
18
Charlie Dewhirst
7Charlie Dewhirst MP
Bridlington and The Wolds
17
Dr Caroline Johnson
8Dr Caroline Johnson MP
Sleaford and North Hykeham
17
Gill German
9Gill German MP
Clwyd North
16
Jessica Toale
10Jessica Toale MP
Bournemouth West
15