The cricket legend said the corporation can afford to waive the fee, especially with many pensioners struggling with the cost of living crisis. Lord Botham, 67, has long campaigned for pensioners who previously received a free licence but now face legal action
Former cricketer and crossbench member of the House of Lords Ian Botham has slammed former Environment Secretary George Eustice for criticising the Brexit trade deal with Australia. Since returning to the backbenches of the Conservative Party in September, Mr Eustice has claimed