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Lowe Renews Criticism of BBC Funding Model

22 February 2026Mediapolitics

The MP calls for end to licence fee as mandatory payment.

Rupert Lowe has renewed his criticism of the BBC, calling for the licence fee to be made voluntary.

He accused the broadcaster of political bias and argued that viewers should not be forced to fund it.

The BBC funding model has been a long-standing target for right-wing politicians.