Deputy Foreign Minister Andrew Mitchell has criticised Nigel Farage's pledge to abolish the BBC licence fee, claiming that the Reform UK leader "needs an alternative plan" in place.

Launching his "contract" manifesto this week, Farage promised to "commence reform of the BBC", claiming it is "out of touch" and "biased".

Deputy Foreign Minister Andrew Mitchell has criticised Nigel Farage's pledge to abolish the BBC licence fee, claiming that the Reform UK leader "needs an alternative plan" in place.Launching his "contract" manifesto this week, Farage promised to "commence reform of the BBC", claiming it is "out of t...{ai:summary}<p>Deputy FM slams Farage's plan to abolish BBC fee, demands alternative.Reform UK leader pledges BBC reform in manifesto. #politics</p>

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