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British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill would end the BBC's status as a publiclyowned broadcaster and convert it into a privatelyowned company. The government would sell the BBC to private investors or a commercial operator, replacing the current licence fee system (where UK households pay an annual charge) with a different funding model. The bill fundamentally changes how the BBC operates, from a public service accountable to Parliament to a private enterprise accountable to shareholders.

Presented by Sir Christopher Chope.
HybridLords1st reading
Official Ballot · Open Govt

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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
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Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading21 Oct 2024
  • 2nd reading