Gary Lineker praises BBC’s new rules for presenters in wake of impartiality row
1 year, 6 months ago

Gary Lineker praises BBC’s new rules for presenters in wake of impartiality row

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The BBC has set out new rules for flagship presenters after a tweet by Gary Lineker prompted an impartiality row. The new guidance comes after an independent review was conducted by former ITN boss John Hardie, following Lineker’s brief BBC suspension after he compared the language used to launch a new government asylum seeker policy with that of 1930s Germany on X, formerly known as Twitter. Former England striker Lineker described the BBC’s updated social media guidance as “all very sensible” on X. “The new guidance, which includes new requirements for presenters of our flagship programmes, is both proportionate and fair and protects these commitments.” The BBC said the specific guidance for flagship programmes is in addition to the existing impartiality guidance for individuals working in news and current affairs and factual journalism production, which remains the same.

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Gary Lineker's long history of controversies while Match of the Day host: From Brexit and asylum seekers to Nazi Germany jibe and row over breaching BBC advertising rules
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Gary Lineker's long history of controversies while Match of the Day host: From Brexit and asylum seekers to Nazi Germany jibe and row over breaching BBC advertising rules

Daily Mail  

As one of the BBC's highest paid presenters, it is thought that Gary Lineker is held to a higher standard for his conduct both onscreen and online. Lineker appeared on his 'The Rest is Football' podcast where he branded England's performance in their 1-1 Euros draw against Denmark as being 's***' England succumbed to a 1-1 draw against Denmark in …

Carol Vorderman's celebrity friends rally round after she is forced to leave her BBC Radio Wales job for 'flagrantly breaching' corporation's impartiality rules
1 year, 4 months ago

Carol Vorderman's celebrity friends rally round after she is forced to leave her BBC Radio Wales job for 'flagrantly breaching' corporation's impartiality rules

Daily Mail  

Carol Vorderman's celebrity friends have rallied around her after she was axed by BBC Radio Walesfor breaching the broadcaster's new social media guidelines. Carol Vorderman's celebrity friends have rallied around her after she was axed by BBC Radio Walesfor breaching the broadcaster's new social media guidelines Pals: The presenter has received support from several famous faces including fellow BBC stars …

BBC defends its news coverage of Gary Lineker row after viewers’ complaints
2 years ago

BBC defends its news coverage of Gary Lineker row after viewers’ complaints

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The BBC has defended its news coverage of the Gary …

Gary Lineker to miss FA Cup coverage as he is ‘silenced by nasty cold’
2 years ago

Gary Lineker to miss FA Cup coverage as he is ‘silenced by nasty cold’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A post by BBC Sport on Twitter said: “Due to illness, we’ve got a …

Gary Lineker had a ‘special arrangement’ with the BBC to tweet about refugees, says agent
2 years ago

Gary Lineker had a ‘special arrangement’ with the BBC to tweet about refugees, says agent

The Independent  

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Ian Wright says ‘heads have got to roll’ after BBC management caused ‘hot mess’ over Gary Lineker row
2 years ago

Ian Wright says ‘heads have got to roll’ after BBC management caused ‘hot mess’ over Gary Lineker row

The Independent  

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BBC’s ‘wider reputation’ at stake in Gary Lineker row, says broadcast regulator
2 years ago

BBC’s ‘wider reputation’ at stake in Gary Lineker row, says broadcast regulator

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Melanie Dawes, the chief executive of Ofcom, said the impartiality row went “straight to the …

‘Is this acceptable, Elon Musk?’: Gary Lineker after son abused, threatened on Twitter
2 years ago

‘Is this acceptable, Elon Musk?’: Gary Lineker after son abused, threatened on Twitter

Hindustan Times  

Former English football star Gary Lineker revealed on Tuesday his son George was subjected to abuse and received ‘death threat’ on Twitter for taking his side in the BBC controversy. Lineker, who is now a sports presenter with the BBC, took to Twitter to share a screenshot of the ‘threat,’ and asked the microblogging website's owner, Elon Musk, if giving …

Is Gary Lineker taunting BBC with new ‘free speech’ Twitter profile picture?
2 years ago

Is Gary Lineker taunting BBC with new ‘free speech’ Twitter profile picture?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Gary Lineker changed his profile picture to include a George …

Lineker row goes to heart of trust in BBC, says Ofcom chief
2 years ago

Lineker row goes to heart of trust in BBC, says Ofcom chief

The Independent  

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Gary Lineker questions Elon Musk after son receives abuse on Twitter
2 years ago

Gary Lineker questions Elon Musk after son receives abuse on Twitter

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Gary Lineker has questioned Twitter owner Elon Musk after a threatening message was …

Gary Lineker 'has shown he is bigger than the BBC'
2 years ago

Gary Lineker 'has shown he is bigger than the BBC'

Daily Mail  

The Gary Lineker row has plunged the BBC into a civil war between talent and management over whether bosses were right to apologise to the Match of the Day star for taking him off the air over his Nazi slur. Director general Tim Davie said he had taken 'proportionate action' over Lineker's controversial tweet and insisted he had not backed …

BBC backtracks on Lineker over tweet slamming UK asylum plan
2 years ago

BBC backtracks on Lineker over tweet slamming UK asylum plan

Associated Press  

LONDON — The BBC called a truce Monday in its showdown with sports commentator Gary Lineker, reversing its suspension of the former soccer great for a tweet that criticized the U.K. government’s contentious new migration policy. Lineker, one of England’s most lauded players and the corporation’s highest-paid television presenter, was suspended after he described the plan on Twitter as “immeasurably …

Pressure remains for BBC chairman as Lineker row deepens political faultlines
2 years ago

Pressure remains for BBC chairman as Lineker row deepens political faultlines

The Independent  

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Simon Jordan slams the BBC for their 'disastrously poor' handling of the Gary Lineker Twitter row
2 years ago

Simon Jordan slams the BBC for their 'disastrously poor' handling of the Gary Lineker Twitter row

Daily Mail  

Simon Jordan has blasted the BBC for their 'disastrously poor' handling of the Gary Lineker Twitter row and believes they must now fix their guidelines. However, on Monday BBC bosses backed down from their stance, with director general Tim Davie apologising to the former England captain and asking him to return to front BBC's FA Cup coverage this weekend. Simon …

BBC’s Gary Lineker statement in full
2 years ago

BBC’s Gary Lineker statement in full

The Independent  

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Gary Lineker makes another statement on small boat migrants as return to BBC confirmed
2 years ago

Gary Lineker makes another statement on small boat migrants as return to BBC confirmed

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Gary Lineker made another statement on small boat migrants after …

Gary Lineker reinstated as Match of the Day host after BBC tweet row
2 years ago

Gary Lineker reinstated as Match of the Day host after BBC tweet row

The Independent  

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BBC has done the right thing asking Lineker to step away, boss says after return
2 years ago

BBC has done the right thing asking Lineker to step away, boss says after return

The Independent  

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BBC reverses Gary Lineker suspension for Twitter post
2 years ago

BBC reverses Gary Lineker suspension for Twitter post

The Independent  

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BBC reinstates Lineker after Twitter row: 'difficult period...apologise for…'
2 years ago

BBC reinstates Lineker after Twitter row: 'difficult period...apologise for…'

Hindustan Times  

BBC has decided to reinstate sports broadcaster and former soccer great Gary Lineker who was suspended for a post on Twitter that had criticized the British government's new asylum policy. Davie said he recognised the “potential confusion caused by the grey areas of the BBC's social media guidance.” "Impartiality is important to the BBC. Davie also announced a review of …

How the Gary Lineker tweet row unfolded
2 years ago

How the Gary Lineker tweet row unfolded

The Independent  

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Gary Lineker breaks silence after BBC find agreement for Match of the Day presenter’s return
2 years ago

Gary Lineker breaks silence after BBC find agreement for Match of the Day presenter’s return

The Independent  

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What are the BBC’s guidelines on impartiality and do they apply to Gary Lineker?
2 years ago

What are the BBC’s guidelines on impartiality and do they apply to Gary Lineker?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Following Match Of The Day presenter Gary Lineker’s temporary suspension …

BBC announces social media policy review while reinstating Gary Lineker to Match of the Day
2 years ago

BBC announces social media policy review while reinstating Gary Lineker to Match of the Day

ABC  

Gary Lineker has been returned to the BBC just days after being stood down for breaching the broadcaster's impartiality guidelines. Key points: Gary Lineker was initially stood down over commentary on asylum seeker policy Other Match of the Day staff announced they had stepped down in solidarity, causing chaos on the weekend The BBC will independently review their social media …

Gary Lineker: Which celebrities have lent their support to Match of the Day presenter amid BBC row?
2 years ago

Gary Lineker: Which celebrities have lent their support to Match of the Day presenter amid BBC row?

The Independent  

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How BBC host’s tweet, suspension upended UK’s sports weekend
2 years ago

How BBC host’s tweet, suspension upended UK’s sports weekend

Associated Press  

LONDON — The BBC’s sports coverage was hit with a second day of severe disruptions Sunday as dozens of staff refused to work in solidarity with top soccer host Gary Lineker, who was suspended by the broadcaster after he tweeted criticism of the British government’s asylum policy. In a post Tuesday to his 8.7 million followers on Twitter, Lineker described …

Who are the presenters and journalists who joined BBC boycott in solidarity with Gary Lineker?
2 years ago

Who are the presenters and journalists who joined BBC boycott in solidarity with Gary Lineker?

The Independent  

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Why Lineker is barred from hosting BBC MOTD and why did fellow pundits boycott the weekend’s show
2 years ago

Why Lineker is barred from hosting BBC MOTD and why did fellow pundits boycott the weekend’s show

The Hindu  

The BBC was forced to scrap much of its weekend sports programming as the network scrambled to stem an escalating crisis over its suspension of football host Gary Lineker for comments criticising the British government’s new asylum policy. The former England captain was suspended from “Match of the Day,” a popular football highlights show, after he criticised the government’s plan …

Kirstie Allsopp blasted on Twitter after wading into Gary Lineker debate
2 years ago

Kirstie Allsopp blasted on Twitter after wading into Gary Lineker debate

Daily Mail  

Kirstie Allsop has been criticised after sharing her opinion on the BBC's ongoing row with Gary Lineker - saying the broadcaster should 'not get its knickers in a twist'. Gary Lineker, 62, was forced to step down from his Match of the Day presenting duties after sharing Tweets comparing language used by the Government to launch its new asylum seeker …

BBC fears it cannot sack Lineker or force him to follow social media rules
2 years ago

BBC fears it cannot sack Lineker or force him to follow social media rules

The Independent  

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BBC crisis escalates as players, stars back suspended soccer host Gary Lineker
2 years ago

BBC crisis escalates as players, stars back suspended soccer host Gary Lineker

Hindustan Times  

The BBC was forced to scrap much of its weekend sports programming as the network scrambled to stem an escalating crisis over its suspension of soccer host Gary Lineker for comments criticizing the British government's new asylum policy. Gary Lineker, former England footballer turned sports TV presenter for the BBC, arrives at the King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England …

BBC football coverage in disarray as players, stars rally behind Gary Lineker
2 years ago

BBC football coverage in disarray as players, stars rally behind Gary Lineker

Firstpost  

The BBC was forced to scrap much of its weekend sports programming as the network scrambled to stem an escalating crisis over its suspension of football host Gary Lineker for comments criticizing the British government’s new asylum policy. The former England captain was suspended from “Match of the Day,” a popular football highlights show, after he criticized the government’s plan …

BBC crisis escalates as players, stars rally behind Lineker
2 years ago

BBC crisis escalates as players, stars rally behind Lineker

Associated Press  

LONDON — The BBC was forced to scrap much of its weekend sports programming as the network scrambled to stem an escalating crisis over its suspension of soccer host Gary Lineker for comments criticizing the British government’s new asylum policy. The former England captain was suspended from “Match of the Day,” a popular soccer highlights show, after he criticized the …

Football 1 The BBC 0: Pundits and punters line up in support of Gary Lineker
2 years ago

Football 1 The BBC 0: Pundits and punters line up in support of Gary Lineker

Daily Mail  

If Gary Lineker’s critics thought that forcing him off Match of the Day would be a significant win in the culture wars that beset the UK, they were perhaps last night reflecting that it had turned into the ultimate Pyrrhic victory. The decision to take Gary Lineker off Match of the Day didn't have the desired effect BBC Sport shows …

Gary Lineker: Piers Morgan speaks out in defence of Match of the Day host over ‘ridiculous’ BBC impartiality row
2 years ago

Gary Lineker: Piers Morgan speaks out in defence of Match of the Day host over ‘ridiculous’ BBC impartiality row

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Piers Morgan has shared messages …

Gary Lineker’s history of political tweets during time as top-earning presenter
2 years ago

Gary Lineker’s history of political tweets during time as top-earning presenter

The Independent  

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BBC has ‘undermined own credibility’ in Gary Lineker row – former DG Greg Dyke
2 years ago

BBC has ‘undermined own credibility’ in Gary Lineker row – former DG Greg Dyke

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The perception out there is going to be that Gary Lineker, a …

BBC has ‘undermined own credibility’ in Lineker row – former director-general
2 years ago

BBC has ‘undermined own credibility’ in Lineker row – former director-general

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The BBC has “undermined its own credibility” by taking Gary …

Decision to take Gary Lineker off Match of the Day was mistaken, says ex-BBC boss
2 years ago

Decision to take Gary Lineker off Match of the Day was mistaken, says ex-BBC boss

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Asked whether Mr Lineker’s tweet was acceptable, Greg Dyke told BBC Radio 4’s Today …

Fallout from Lineker reprimand continues as MOTD commentators boycott BBC show
2 years ago

Fallout from Lineker reprimand continues as MOTD commentators boycott BBC show

The Independent  

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Gary Lineker taken off air from BBC football show after his tweet on U.K.’s new migration law
2 years ago

Gary Lineker taken off air from BBC football show after his tweet on U.K.’s new migration law

The Hindu  

Former England football captain Gary Lineker has been taken off air by the BBC after his comments on Britain's migration policy sparked a furious row between the government and the corporation's highest paid presenter. "Gary Lineker off air is an assault on free speech in the face of political pressure," the opposition Labour party said, calling for the BBC to …

No presenter or pundits for Saturday’s Match Of The Day amid Gary Lineker row
2 years ago

No presenter or pundits for Saturday’s Match Of The Day amid Gary Lineker row

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Pundits Alan Shearer and Ian Wright announced on Friday their boycott of …

Lineker off flagship BBC soccer show after Twitter posts
2 years ago

Lineker off flagship BBC soccer show after Twitter posts

Associated Press  

Former England captain Gary Lineker was temporarily removed on Friday from his role as presenter of the BBC’s flagship soccer highlights show in the wake of his criticism of the British government’s new asylum policy. The long-running “Match of the Day” program, which has been a national institution in Britain since the 1960s, will be aired on Saturday “without studio …

What did Gary Lineker say? Match of the Day presenter's 'Nazi' asylum seeker policy tweet
2 years ago

What did Gary Lineker say? Match of the Day presenter's 'Nazi' asylum seeker policy tweet

Daily Mail  

Gary Lineker's history of outspoken comments stretches years, but the furore surrounding his recent likening of an asylum policy to Nazi Germany may have reached new heights. Gary Lineker's comments comparing Suella Braverman's clampdown on Channel migrants to Nazi Germany is just the latest in a long list of divisive political interventions March 13 The BBC apologises for the chaos …

Pundits boycott Match Of The Day after Gary Lineker stood down by BBC
2 years ago

Pundits boycott Match Of The Day after Gary Lineker stood down by BBC

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Commenting on Shearer’s Tweet, George Lineker, the son of Gary, said “what a man” …

The BBC is too indulgent with Gary Lineker: He’s taken their £1.4m, he should play by their rules
2 years ago

The BBC is too indulgent with Gary Lineker: He’s taken their £1.4m, he should play by their rules

The Independent  

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Gary Lineker broke BBC impartiality rule with Tory ‘Russian donors’ tweet
2 years, 5 months ago

Gary Lineker broke BBC impartiality rule with Tory ‘Russian donors’ tweet

The Independent  

BBC presenter Gary Lineker has been found to have breached the broadcaster’s impartiality rules over comments he made about the Conservatives having “Russian donors”. Mr Lineker shared an article about Liz Truss, then foreign secretary, urging Premier League teams to boycott the Champions League final in Russia, with the comment: “And her party will hand back their donations from Russian …

BBC stars made to declare outside earnings as part of crackdown on 'bias'
4 years, 5 months ago

BBC stars made to declare outside earnings as part of crackdown on 'bias'

The Telegraph  

BBC stars will be forced to disclose outside earnings on a public database as part of a crackdown on alleged bias within the corporation. Tim Davie, the new director general, will bring in a Parliament-style register for employees, following criticism of stars including Fiona Bruce and Naga Munchetty for moonlighting. Writing in Wednesday's Telegraph, Sir Robbie Gibb, a former BBC …

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