Brits Outraged Over Proposed BBC Licence Fee: ‘I’d Rather Live in North Korea’
Many Brits are upset about a proposed BBC licence fee for streaming services
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London: Many Brits are angry about a proposed BBC licence fee. This fee would apply even if you only watch streaming services like Netflix or Disney+.
Reports say households using these services might still have to pay. This is despite not using traditional TV at all.
Sir Keir Starmer and the Treasury are looking for ways to fund the BBC. The BBC’s charter ends in December 2027, and they need a new plan.
The licence fee mainly supports the BBC. They also earn money from commercial ventures.
Sky News viewers shared their opinions on this plan. One person called the licence fee a scam that needs to end.
Another viewer compared it to paying Sainsbury’s for groceries bought at Aldi. They found it ridiculous.
Some people expressed frustration about funding the BBC while preferring other services. One said they wouldn’t pay for a licence because they think the BBC is not worth it.
Others even suggested they would prefer living under a dictatorship. One viewer claimed that adding streaming services to the licence fee would be illegal.
Some suggested alternative funding methods. One person said the BBC should consider advertising to replace the licence fee.
Another viewer pointed out the high salaries of BBC stars. They questioned if the public should keep funding these wages during a cost of living crisis.