Will BBC become 'biggest political football' of 2026?

As the Trump-BBC row grows, Sky's Sam Coates and POLITICO's Anne McElvoy look at how the future of the BBC's licensing fee could become the 'biggest political football' of 2026.

Tuesday 11 November 2025 11:18, UK

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