Should the government abolish the mandatory BBC TV license fee?

The TV license is an annual fee required for any household in the UK that watches or records live television transmissions or uses BBC iPlayer. The revenue funds the BBC's radio, television, and online services. Proponents argue that this funding model allows the BBC to remain independent of shareholder interests and advertising revenue, fostering high-quality, impartial content. Opponents argue that the fee is an outdated, regressive tax in the era of streaming services, often citing the criminal penalties for non-payment as unjust.