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Liberal Democrats on Media

Formed in 1927, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is the largest broadcasting network in the world and forms the basis of the political debate surrounding media in the UK. The existence and use of the television licence fee as well, as the role and standing of the BBC, are the main issues concerned.

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Liberal Democrats is neutral on reducing the activities of the BBC in an attempt to give private news agencies a greater share of media output in the UK

"However, we also recognise the vital roles that commercial radio, television and new media play. We will foster a climate in which diverse ownership and competition can thrive, and provide flexible regulation that adapts to the rapidly changing media environment."

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"We are committed to maintaining an independently-funded BBC as the cornerstone of public service broadcasting in the UK."

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Liberal Democrats strongly opposes reducing the cost of the BBC Licence Fee

"Don Foster, the party's culture spokesman said the move would damage programming and services. 'The Conservatives are living in cloud cuckoo land if they think they can slash millions from the BBC's budget without it seriously damaging programming and services.'"

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"However, the Liberal Democrats have suggested that they would oppose any cut in the licence fee."

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"We are committed to maintaining an independently-funded BBC as the cornerstone of public service broadcasting in the UK and therefore have opposed Labour’s plans to top-slice the Licence Fee."

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