Express.co.uk poll shows strong reader support for abolishing the BBC licence fee

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A poll of Express.co.uk readers overwhelmingly favored abolishing the BBC licence fee, with over 16,000 votes to scrap it. This sentiment comes as the BBC faces significant financial pressure, with over three million households no longer paying the £180 annual fee, resulting in an estimated £617 million income reduction. The BBC's funding model is under scrutiny, with a government consultation underway regarding its future and potential changes to the licence fee.


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