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Should TV Licences Be Abolished or Free for Seniors | Leeds News
The BBC’s £180 TV licence is under fire as a new petition demands a public vote on its future, arguing the public deserves a direct say. With nearly two-thirds of the BBC’s £5.9 billion budget coming from these fees — totaling £3.84 billion last year — critics question its necessity, while supporters defend it as vital for ad-free, independent programming, including the World Service and local journalism. Meanwhile, another growing campaign seeks to make TV licences free for all pensioners, not just those on Pension Credit or with specific needs — a move gaining traction with tens of…
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