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Freeview Switch-Off Update: Labour Government Responds Amid Rising Petition

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The Labour government has recently released an update regarding the potential switch-off of Freeview, the UK’s primary digital terrestrial television service. In recent weeks, a petition opposing the move has gathered over 110,000 signatures, highlighting concerns about the impact on areas with limited broadband connectivity. During a recent debate in the House of Commons, a minister questioned the Labour Party’s Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, about measures being taken to ensure Freeview’s availability to all viewers.