UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3607
Broadcasting (Listed Sporting Events) Bill
[As Introduced]
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This bill keeps certain major sporting events on freetowatch TV channels in the UK rather than allowing them to be shown only on paid subscription services. It creates a 'listed events' system so that famous competitions must include free coverage that all UK households can access, even if other channels also show the full event on subscription platforms.
Presented by John Spellar.
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Official Ballot · The People's Chamber
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The people's count17 votes
94% Aye · 166% No · 1
MPs' vote323 MPs
16% Ayes · 5384% Noes · 270
The democratic gap
78% , a wide gap
Outcome mismatch, the public would pass this bill, but Parliament rejected it.
Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading11 Dec 2023
- 2nd reading