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Originally Posted by Mr K
It's the Govt. who got rid of the free licence fee. It was funded by the Govt. who withdrew the funding. The alternative was cutting services and channels. Tbh can't see anything wrong with affluent pensioners paying, they watch TV more than anyone else.
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But BBC taking on and funding the free licence was part of the agreement in last round of talks - they have then reneged on the deal.
As suggested a good solution would be to retain the free licence for those who currently receive it whilst future free licences could be means tested.