Petition · past parliament

Reinstate the free TV license for all over 75’s in perpetuity

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

The BBC have announced their intention of revoking the free TV license for over 75’s after the two month delay due to the Covid-19 pandemic but the overwhelming majority of people in the UK believe that as we have one of the lowest state pensions in Europe, over 75’s deserve this concession.
Government have a responsibility to care for the most vulnerable in our society and as a small gesture of respect for our elderly people they should ensure that they all enjoy this benefit in lieu of the contribution they have made to society throughout their lives

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Timeline

9 Jul 2020 Petition opened for signatures
28 Jul 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 28 Jul 2020

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.