BBC Licence Fee Will End in Our Lifetimes, Former UK Culture Secretary Claims

Pedestrians walk past a BBC logo at Broadcasting House in London on Jan. 29, 2020. Henry Nicholls/File Photo/Reuters

Former culture secretary John Whittingdale has said he expects to see the end of the BBC licence fee “in our lifetimes”.

However, the Conservative MP added he does not think it will be possible to axe the charge in time for the next licence fee settlement in 2027.