Channel 4 privatisation is "trashing a uniquely British legacy"

5 Apr 2022

Responding to the news that the government is pressing ahead with plans to privatise Channel 4, Liberal Democrat Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Spokesperson Jamie Stone said:

"Yet again, the Conservatives have shown they care more about lining the pockets of the super rich than supporting a great public institution.

"Even Margaret Thatcher understood the huge power of Channel 4 as a force for creativity and innovation that belonged to all of us without costing taxpayers a penny.

"Occasionally, we as a country manage to magic up a world-renowned gem into being and Channel 4 is a perfect example. And yet this Government seems hellbent on trashing this uniquely British legacy and undermining jobs and investment in the creative sector.

"The Liberal Democrats will oppose these dangerous plans in Parliament and stand up for the quality and independence of British broadcasting."

A petition to stop the privatisation has been started and already has over 170,000 signatures

Petition · Stop the privatisation of Channel 4 · Change.org


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