TV licence: A huge risk of backlash but Government have no choice

Alison O’Connor There is a well known approach to delaying something, frequently employed in politics, known as “kicking the can down the road”.

There is a well known approach to delaying something, frequently employed in politics, known as “kicking the can down the road”.

A greatly enhanced version of this was used recently when Communications Minister Richard Bruton announced the traditional TV licence fee would be replaced, but not until five years time.