Petition · past parliament
Stop the privatisation of Channel 4.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government has announced its intention to privatise Channel 4.
There are already many privately owned TV channels people can choose from, it is essential to protect the independence of Channel 4 and stop this act of cultural vandalism.
There are already many privately owned TV channels people can choose from, it is essential to protect the independence of Channel 4 and stop this act of cultural vandalism.
Channel 4 was founded in 1982 to deliver programmes for under-served and under represented audiences, which it has consistently done, producing
some of the very best programming on UK TV, not least the award winning Channel 4 News. Although publicly owned it generates its income through advertising, and therefore doesn't cost the tax payer anything.
We must protect this much valued and trusted institution.
some of the very best programming on UK TV, not least the award winning Channel 4 News. Although publicly owned it generates its income through advertising, and therefore doesn't cost the tax payer anything.
We must protect this much valued and trusted institution.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: Stop the privatisation of Channel 4
Timeline
| 5 Apr 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Apr 2022 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
7 Apr 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.