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To: The Rt Hon John Whittingdale MP
Save Channel 4
Please don't sell off Channel 4.
Why is this important?
The government is drawing up plans to sell off Channel 4, even though the Channels is fully self-funding and profitable. In September, a government official was photographed entering Downing Street with a document setting out options for a sell-off. Since then, the government has refused to rule it out.
Channel 4 is a public-service broadcaster quite distinct from the BBC. It offers an award-winning news programme which has shown itself to be impartial and well informed.
In January of 2015 the Channel was nominated for the Responsible Media of the Year award at the British Muslim Awards.
Given the misinformation and hatred peddled by some media outlets, we need responsible media more than ever.
If Channel 4 is sold off, an important, independent voice in our news will be silenced. The government will make money, while the British public will be the loser.
For more information visit:
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/11/04/jon-snow-david-cameron-channel-4-privatisation_n_8474610.html
