OAPs' Blitz On BBC For Axing Free Licences
Daily Express|July 30, 2020
Furious pensioners will stage demonstrations across the country today in a last-ditch attempt to save free TV licences.
Sam Lister
OAPs' Blitz On BBC For Axing Free Licences
Thousands of older citizens have also vowed to press ahead with a campaign of direct action against bill collectors.

Leading campaigner Lord Foulkes warned there is just 24 hours left to save the perk for the over-75s and called on the Government to stage a last-minute intervention.

BBC bosses are to impose the £157.50 annual fee on that age group from Saturday for the first time in 20 years.

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