Nearly 100 have signed an Early Day Motion tabled by Labour man Tom Watson calling on the BBC to reverse their plans to shut down 6music and the Asian Network.

Though Tory culture man Ed Vaisey, who flip flopped that he supported the axing but was then against it, is yet to add his name to the 94 strong Motion. 6Music supporters will no doubt inquire as to the missing signature when Vaisey attends a UK Music event at the Houses Of Parliament next Monday

Watson's EDM reads as follows:

"That this House notes with deep concern recent newspaper speculation that the BBC is considering closing its 6music and Asian Network radio stations; believes that both radio stations offer outlets for independent and non-mainstream music; further notes that both 6music and Asian Network reach out to audiences not otherwise well served by the BBC; congratulates 6music and Asian Network for acting as a source of talent for the BBC and other media; recognises that the BBC has a duty to represent and give a platform to minority interests that need a mainstream platform to develop and grow; and calls on the Government to encourage the BBC to continue its support for 6music and Asian Network for many years to come".

A Save 6 protest outside the BBC's Broadcasting House is planned midday this Saturday.

Below is a link to the BBC Trust consultation on closing the popular radio stations:

https://consultations.external.bbc.co.uk/departments/bbc/bbc-strategy-review/consultation/consult_view