Petition
Abolish the TV Licence Fee in the UK
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the UK Government to abolish the mandatory TV licence fee and explore alternative funding models for public broadcasting.
The TV licence fee is an outdated mechanism that no longer reflects the way people consume media. In an era dominated by streaming services and on-demand content.
The TV licence fee is an outdated mechanism that no longer reflects the way people consume media. In an era dominated by streaming services and on-demand content.
Many citizens—especially those on low incomes, students, and pensioners—struggle with the financial burden of the licence fee.
Enforcement practices, including threatening letters and home visits, can be distressing and disproportionate.
Ending the TV licence fee would relieve financial pressure on millions of households and encourage innovation in how public media is funded and delivered.
Enforcement practices, including threatening letters and home visits, can be distressing and disproportionate.
Ending the TV licence fee would relieve financial pressure on millions of households and encourage innovation in how public media is funded and delivered.
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 the following petition, which calls for similar action:
Scrap the BBC TV Licence & replace funding with adverts or paywall
Scrap the BBC TV Licence & replace funding with adverts or paywall
Scrap the BBC TV Licence & replace funding with adverts or paywall
Scrap the BBC TV Licence & replace funding with adverts or paywall
Timeline
| 1 Oct 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Oct 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
30 Oct 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 23 Aug 2026.