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Taking aim at the BBC

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To John Whittingdale (Minister of Culture, Media and Sport), David Cameron and other key MPs in Parliament:

The BBC is a crucial public service broadcaster in Britain and across the world which millions of people rely on everyday. We call on you to protect this British institution by ensuring it has the necessary governance structure which is free from interference and the required resources to remain a strong, independent and inspiring broadcaster.
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Taking aim at the BBC

David Cameron just declared war on an unlikely target -- the BBC. With the NHS on life-support, another great British institution faces a nasty battle to stay intact.

John Whittingdale, the new Media and Culture Minister, a vocal critic of the BBC called its licence fee a "poll tax” and is known to be close to Rupert Murdoch's top brass. And the fate of the BBC now lies with him.

The public wants the BBC to be protected not persecuted and many Tory MPs agree. Let's wrap our arms around the 'beeb' and prevent one of Britain’s greatest assets coming under attack.

We have no time to lose. First, we’ll call on the opposition to chair the influential media committee. Then we’ll work with insiders, hire lawyers and build a ground operation to stop the government dismantling this global institution -- add your name and share now.

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