Labour leader Starmer confirms retaining BBC TV licence fee at £169.50 annually amid PM Sunak's alternative funding exploration.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer confirms the BBC's TV licence fee will remain, despite PM Rishi Sunak's pledge to explore alternative funding models. The fee, currently £169.50 annually, will be retained, with Starmer defending it to maintain the BBC's ability to "speak truth to power". Critics argue the fee is unpopular due to compulsory payment for households rarely engaging with BBC products.
July 12, 2024
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