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@talkRADIO Breakfast Show presenter 6.30am-10am Mon-Fri. Journalist, broadcaster, after-dinner speaker, awards host. Preferred pronoun: she/her imperial majesty

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    Julia Hartley-Brewer‏Verified account @JuliaHB1 Jun 10
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    Surely it is not beyond the wit of mankind to find a way of giving free TV licences to elderly pensioners on low incomes while not giving them away free to people like my parents who can easily afford them. Or, crazy idea, how about not taxing people to own a sodding telly?

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      2. Paul Lewis‏ @paullewismoney Jun 10
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        Para 1 is exactly what the BBC is doing. Para 2 is wrong. You only need a licence to watch or record live TV. Watch exclusively eg netflix and you don't need one

        23 replies 15 retweets 138 likes
      3. Julia Hartley-Brewer‏Verified account @JuliaHB1 Jun 10
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        No, it’s not. Lots of concern that many pensioners on very low incomes don’t claim the benefits they’re entitled to that would qualify them to get a free TV licence. How do people prove they don’t watch TV if they own a TV?

        20 replies 3 retweets 39 likes
      4. Paul Lewis‏ @paullewismoney Jun 10
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        That's why universal benefits are better. yes a few rich folk like your parents and indeed me get benefits they don't need. But that is a price worth paying to make sure all those who do need them get them. Means-testing is an old bright idea that never works.

        5 replies 1 retweet 33 likes
      5. Julia Hartley-Brewer‏Verified account @JuliaHB1 Jun 10
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        Er, I know... Always a trade off between what is saved by having means testing Vs paying universal benefits. But with so many 75+ now, this needs a new solution. What worries me is the 80yr olds living on very low incomes who aren’t claiming pension credits. How to resolve that?

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      6. RoundLike‏ @RoundLike Jun 10
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        Means testing is an expensive way of examining eligibility Will we be asked to provide our financial details to the BBC? - that would be outrageous. Or will Govt do it, which means expense which increases licence cost - ridiculous Who's going to hep the older person do it?

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      2. Blue Army Faction‏ @BlueArmyFaction Jun 10
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        Just make the BBC self financing, they can either adopt advertising or make it subscription service. Don't see why people should pay BBC to watch other channels on live TV.

        9 replies 20 retweets 147 likes
      3. Elizabeth Garland‏ @coldasice58 Jun 10
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        Replying to @BlueArmyFaction @JuliaHB1

        No adverts!

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      4. Peter Wass‏ @petewass Jun 10
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        Replying to @coldasice58 @BlueArmyFaction @JuliaHB1

        If they want to make that part of their model then fine. The subscription would be a bit higher. The issue is that technology is such that it is now easy to only charge those who wish to subscribe.

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      2. Marty‏ @Ego9Alter Jun 10
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        A BBC TV License to be able to watch ITV. Unbelievable. 📺

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      2. Steve #ChangeIsComing  🇬🇧‏ @RedsReporter Jun 10
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        We should organise a national #CancelYourTVLicenceDay - publicise it widely then encourage everyone to cancel their TV licence on the same day. That would finish it for good - they can’t take the whole country to court. Time for class action UK-style!

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      3. Heather Hepplewhite‏ @HHepplewhite Jun 10
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        we should.. You know though the older generation will struggle with this.. They will be terrified they can’t pay it and will be taken to court. I’m very concerned.. I’ve heard some terrible stories.. heartbreaking

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      4. Steve #ChangeIsComing  🇬🇧‏ @RedsReporter Jun 10
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        Replying to @HHepplewhite @JuliaHB1

        Very true. Those who have the ability to change the system have the obligation to change the system. Anyone can cancel their licence online or by post should be encouraged to do so on a ‘national day’ so that no-one can be singled out for abuse #TogetherWeCanDoThis

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      5. Heather Hepplewhite‏ @HHepplewhite Jun 10
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        Replying to @RedsReporter @JuliaHB1

        great idea 👍🏻

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      6. Steve #ChangeIsComing  🇬🇧‏ @RedsReporter Jun 10
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        Replying to @HHepplewhite @JuliaHB1

        The one option that is missing from the list… https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/topics/cancellations-and-refunds-top7 …pic.twitter.com/4BqJ07iSLf

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      2. Richard Maynard‏ @richmayn Jun 10
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        The BBC is the only thing that stops my father getting all of his hideous right-wing opinions from the Daily Mail!

        9 replies 0 retweets 13 likes
      3. Kieran Hardy‏ @KieranHardy1 Jun 10
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        Replying to @richmayn @JuliaHB1

        I had no idea there is only two news sources in this world

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      1. Andrew Dean‏ @andyjdean1 Jun 10
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        Just abolish the TV Licence aka BBC Tax, for everybody. The BBC have lost the plot and have grown fat on the easy money. They are also in the EU's pocket.

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      2. King Of Ink Land ~ “The Extreme Body Artist” ®‏ @King_Body_Art Jun 10
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        Good bye Tory party who ever the next leader is time to wipe out both @Conservatives and the @BBC @BBC That's me know refusing to do interviews for them

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