scrap the license fee No official public referendum has been scheduled, but several new UK Parliament Petitions and campaigns are actively demanding a public vote on the future funding model of the BBC. [1, 2, 3]The Status of Current PetitionsThe debate over the £180 annual TV licence fee has intensified due to several distinct movements: [1, 2, 3, 4]Referendum Demands: Active petitions, such as the Hold a referendum on the future funding model of the BBC petition and related campaigns on platforms like Change.org, argue that the public should have the final say on whether to switch to a subscription or advertising-funded model. [1, 2, 3, 4]The Pensioner Campaign: A highly publicized petition, Fund Free TV licences for all pensioners, has surpassed 50,000 signatures. It demands the reinstatement of universal free access for everyone at retirement age. [1, 2]Decriminalisation & Abolition: Other live applications, such as a petition to Decriminalise not having a TV licence and Revoke the BBC Royal Charter, continue to gain traction online. Beloud