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.
Current Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries previously announced the fee will be frozen for the next two years and said she wants to find a new funding model for the broadcaster after the current deal expires in five years.
Speaking to Gloria De Piero on GB News, Whittingdale said: “The Government initially said the other day, this will be the last licence fee settlement. The licence fee settlement runs till 2027.
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