Ministers will be forced to explain why millions of pensioners were stripped of free TV licences after a petition crossed a crucial threshold.
More than 10,000 people have signed an online petition blasting a broken Conservative election pledge to protect free TV licences for over-75s.
Passing the milestone will trigger a Government response. The petition was launched by the Silver Voices campaign group. Director Dennis Reed said: “We now await the Government’s response with interest. “We hope they will take this opportunity to support the generations who have been most severely impacted by the pandemic. “Many of our members have lost partners and close friends, and TV remains their only constant companion. “The Government would gain great
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