BBC shamed: MP attacks ‘BIASED’ Beeb ahead of TV license fee changes - 'People are FED UP'

THE DUP's Sammy Wilson has hit out at the BBC for its 'begging-bowl behaviour' ahead of the broadcaster's plans to scrap free TV licence fees for most over 75s.

Speaking in Parliament, the MP for East Antrim pressed the Media Minister John Whittingdale on the corporation's conduct. He claimed that many of his constituents were simply"fed up" with the BBC's actions and were far from satisfied with the"political bias" displayed by the broadcaster. On August 1 controversial BBC TV licence fee changes will come into effect.Millions of pensioners over the age of 75 will have to pay an annual fee of £157.

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