TWO in three Brits want the BBC licence fee scrapped or substantially reformed, a major survey has found.
Half think the country is too dependent on the Beeb as a source of news and agree it needs an overhaul.
Two in three Brits want a reform on the BBC licence fee and think the country is too dependant on it for news
It was a sign of support for PM Boris Johnsons pledge to decriminalise non-payment of the fee and his plans for a shake-up of the public broadcaster, headed by Tony Hall.
ITV is the most trustworthy, the survey shows. Nearly three in four people trust it to a great extent or to some extent.
The BBC and Skys TV news output were ranked the most untrustworthy, with 27 per cent saying they did not trust it.
TV is still the most popular news source overall but there are huge variations by age.
Eight in ten over-55s get their news from TV but six in ten aged 18 to 34 do so from social media, the Savanta Comres poll for the Christian Communications Partnership found.
Savanta Comres boss Andrew Hawkin said the findings showed how much broadcasting was set to change.
He added: Somehow the broadcasters and regulators will need to find a way of enabling the sector to evolve while maintaining trust in the integrity of news delivery.
The BBC said: Research has shown the BBC is seen as the most trusted, accurate and impartial source of news.”
“This poll appears to ask people questions without any context.
The BBC and Skys TV news output were ranked the most untrustworthy
