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 cruel” and called the government’s language “not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s.” The Daily Telegraph and the Daily Mail — two right-leaning newspapers long critical of the BBC — expressed outrage over what they described in headlines as Lineker’s “Nazi” comment, although he hadn’t used the word. Davie insisted Monday that the BBC “did the right thing” by suspending Lineker, but said there would now be an independent review of its social media rules to address “gray areas” in the guidelines. The opposition Labour Party’s culture and media spokeswoman, Lucy Powell, said the Conservatives “have long wanted to undermine the BBC.” “As well as a review of the BBC’s social media guidelines, this saga should prompt the government to examine how it protects and promotes a truly independent and impartial BBC,” she said. He said it was important that the broadcaster “that delivers news and information that informs the country is impartial,” but added: “You can’t get to a world in which the BBC is policing the opinions of every writer, director, musician, sports personality, scientist, business entrepreneur.” Lineker said it had been “a surreal few days” and thanked colleagues for their support.

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Dumping Gary Lineker is a self-destructive move the BBC will live to regret
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Dumping Gary Lineker is a self-destructive move the BBC will live to regret

The Independent  

Watching the flagship BBC News at 10 programme on Monday night, you might have been forgiven for thinking all was well in the world – that Gaza was no longer a killing field, that Ukraine was safe from Putin, that the planet had started to cool down. Indeed, after he comprehensively outflanked the BBC’s director general last March, when his …

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 …

The lead up to Gary Lineker 'quitting Match of the Day' follows a long history of Twitter own goals and gaffes - from slamming Brexit to backing asylum seekers
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The lead up to Gary Lineker 'quitting Match of the Day' follows a long history of Twitter own goals and gaffes - from slamming Brexit to backing asylum seekers

Daily Mail  

Gary Lineker has often found himself in hot water over his outspoken political views and controversial opinions. Gary Lineker will reportedly quit hosting Match of the Day at the end of the season after 26 years, it emerged today Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman was slammed by Lineker over her measures to stop small boats illegally reaching the UK Arguably …

Gary Lineker pokes fun at rumours over his Match of the Day future with cheeky opening to Saturday's show amid suggestions his time on flagship BBC programme could be ending
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Gary Lineker pokes fun at rumours over his Match of the Day future with cheeky opening to Saturday's show amid suggestions his time on flagship BBC programme could be ending

Daily Mail  

This video is no longer available This video is no longer available Gary Lineker cheekily fooled Match of the Day fans in his opening monologue as rumours continued to swirl that it would be his final appearance on the BBC flagship football show. Gary Lineker cheekily fooled Match of the Day fans in his opening monologue on Saturday MailOnline revealed …

BBC star Gary Lineker says critics of his political views and online posts have a 'lack of empathy' and says he will carry on because he would be 'ashamed' to stay quiet
10 months, 1 week ago

BBC star Gary Lineker says critics of his political views and online posts have a 'lack of empathy' and says he will carry on because he would be 'ashamed' to stay quiet

Daily Mail  

Gary Lineker has suggested his critics lack empathy - and that he would be 'ashamed' of himself if he didn't speak out on social media. The England football legend condemned what he termed 'tribality' in social media and said he found a lack of empathy towards migrants 'incomprehensible'. The England football legend condemned what he termed 'tribality' in social media …

BBC to get tougher scrutiny amid bias concerns
1 year, 2 months ago

BBC to get tougher scrutiny amid bias concerns

The Telegraph  

The royal charter provides the legal basis, and the negotiated terms, under which the BBC can operate as a licence fee-funded organisation. It is often the case that individuals who breach the BBC’s impartiality on social media are not being held to account by management.” Samir Shah, the new chairman of the BBC board, has made clear that he wants …

Gary Lineker tweets probably broke BBC guidelines, says corporation’s new chairman
1 year, 3 months ago

Gary Lineker tweets probably broke BBC guidelines, says corporation’s new chairman

The Telegraph  

Lineker faced criticism for signing an open letter to the Government’s Rwanda Bill, prompting questions as to whether this breached BBC impartiality guidelines. Jonathan Gullis, the Tory MP, put this to Lineker on Twitter, and the presenter responded by saying: “Jonathan hasn’t read the new guidelines….or, should I say, had someone read them to him?” The apparent mockery of the …

BBC bosses 'talk to Gary Lineker' after outspoken Match of the Day star slammed the Government's Rwanda plan then ridiculed Tories who criticised him for 'flouting impartiality rules' - as staff blast
1 year, 3 months ago

BBC bosses 'talk to Gary Lineker' after outspoken Match of the Day star slammed the Government's Rwanda plan then ridiculed Tories who criticised him for 'flouting impartiality rules' - as staff blast

Daily Mail  

BBC chiefs are talking to Gary Lineker after he taunted Tory MPs including Cabinet Minister Grant Shapps after he was criticised for blasting the Government's Rwanda plan, it was reported today. BBC Bosses are reportedly speaking to Match of the Day star Gary Lineker after he made a series of tweets mocking Conservative MPs after he and several other celebrities …

Now Gary Lineker taunts Tory MPs who criticised him for calling for the Rwanda plan to be scrapped as MOTD host faces latest BBC impartiality row
1 year, 3 months ago

Now Gary Lineker taunts Tory MPs who criticised him for calling for the Rwanda plan to be scrapped as MOTD host faces latest BBC impartiality row

Daily Mail  

Gary Lineker today taunted Tory MPs who criticised him for calling for the Rwanda plan to be scrapped as the BBC presenter was embroiled in yet another impartiality row. Lineker also hit back at Tory chairman '30p Lee' Anderson who had said the British people wanted to 'stop the boats and tell overpaid crisp salesmen to put a sock in …

Gary Lineker ignites yet another impartiality row as he signs an open letter criticising the Rwanda scheme alongside a host of other celebrities
1 year, 3 months ago

Gary Lineker ignites yet another impartiality row as he signs an open letter criticising the Rwanda scheme alongside a host of other celebrities

Daily Mail  

Gary Lineker has ignited another BBC impartiality row after he signed an open letter criticising the Government's Rwanda policy. Gary Lineker has ignited another BBC impartiality row after he signed an open letter criticising the Government's Rwanda policy In a move that threatens to further embarrass his employers, the Match of the Day host has publicly endorsed calls for the …

Gary Lineker promotes celebrity campaign against Rwanda Bill – and risks fresh row with BBC
1 year, 3 months ago

Gary Lineker promotes celebrity campaign against Rwanda Bill – and risks fresh row with BBC

The Telegraph  

Gary Lineker has sparked a fresh BBC impartiality row by promoting a campaign against the Government’s Rwanda Bill. In remarks that accompanied the launch of the Fair Begins Here campaign, coordinated by the charity Together With Refugees, Lineker said: “We need a new system that reflects the will of the British people who have opened their homes, donated and volunteered …

Carol Vorderman is AXED over her anti-Tory Twitter rants: BBC Radio Wales bosses fire presenter after accusing her of 'flagrantly breaching' corporation's impartiality rules
1 year, 4 months ago

Carol Vorderman is AXED over her anti-Tory Twitter rants: BBC Radio Wales bosses fire presenter after accusing her of 'flagrantly breaching' corporation's impartiality rules

Daily Mail  

Carol Vorderman today said she was told to leave her BBC Radio Wales show for breaching the broadcaster's new social media guidelines – as she vowed to continue her anti-Tory rants. Carol Vorderman says she was told to leave her BBC Radio Wales show after falling foul of the corporation's social media policy The presenter said she was 'not prepared …

Gary Lineker praises BBC’s new rules for presenters in wake of impartiality row
1 year, 5 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 …

Carol Vorderman is accused of 'flagrantly breaching' BBC impartiality rules with anti-Tory rants that 'make Gary Lineker's comments seem mild'
1 year, 7 months ago

Carol Vorderman is accused of 'flagrantly breaching' BBC impartiality rules with anti-Tory rants that 'make Gary Lineker's comments seem mild'

Daily Mail  

Carol Vorderman has been accused of 'flagrantly breaching' the BBC's impartiality guidelines in her virulently anti-Tory rants on Twitter and Instagram. TV presenter Carol Vorderman has been accused of 'flagrantly breaching' the BBC's impartiality guidelines in her virulently anti-Tory rants on Twitter and Instagram The BBC Radio Wales presenter accused the Government of being 'a lying bunch of greedy, corrupt, …

Gary Lineker accuses Richard Madeley of ‘misrepresenting’ him on Good Morning Britain
1 year, 10 months ago

Gary Lineker accuses Richard Madeley of ‘misrepresenting’ him on Good Morning Britain

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Gary Lineker has accused Richard Madeley of “misrepresenting” him while speaking …

Gary Lineker ‘wasn’t prepared to back down’ over migrants tweet that saw him suspended from Match of the Day
1 year, 11 months ago

Gary Lineker ‘wasn’t prepared to back down’ over migrants tweet that saw him suspended from Match of the Day

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 has insisted his tweet about the government’s asylum …

Gary Lineker clears up confusion as he misses Match of the Day again
1 year, 11 months ago

Gary Lineker clears up confusion as he misses Match of the Day again

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. Reinstating Lineker last month, Mr Davie pointed to “grey …

Gary Lineker says BBC row was ‘so disproportionate’ and ‘never thought tweet would be an issue’
2 years ago

Gary Lineker says BBC row was ‘so disproportionate’ and ‘never thought tweet would be an issue’

The Independent  

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Gary Lineker says he is bewildered by ‘disproportionate’ response to tweet
2 years ago

Gary Lineker says he is bewildered by ‘disproportionate’ response to tweet

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 said he is still “bewildered” by the “disproportionate” …

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 cancels appearance on Match Of The Day Live
2 years ago

Gary Lineker cancels appearance on Match Of The Day Live

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. As viewers will have noticed yesterday, Gary Lineker was struggling with his voice and …

Gary Lineker makes BBC return after impartiality row
2 years ago

Gary Lineker makes BBC return after impartiality row

Firstpost  

Gary Lineker was back at work for the BBC on Saturday after a row over impartiality sparked by his criticism of the UK government’s new asylum policy was resolved. Lineker, who is the BBC’s highest paid presenter, said “it’s great to be here” as he fronted live coverage of Manchester City’s FA Cup quarter-final against Burnley. “It’s good to get …

Gary Lineker news: Match of the Day star says ‘great to be here’ as he returns to BBC
2 years ago

Gary Lineker news: Match of the Day star says ‘great to be here’ as he returns to BBC

The Independent  

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Gary Lineker back on air to lead BBC’s FA Cup coverage
2 years ago

Gary Lineker back on air to lead BBC’s FA Cup coverage

Associated Press  

LONDON — BBC presenter Gary Lineker made a low-key return to live TV on Saturday as he led the broadcaster’s coverage of FA Cup soccer but opted not to directly address his recent suspension over a tweet that criticized the U.K. government’s migration policy. The 62-year-old Lineker, a former star for the England national team and one of the BBC’s …

What did Gary Lineker say that sparked BBC suspension?
2 years ago

What did Gary Lineker say that sparked BBC suspension?

The Independent  

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Gary Lineker latest: BBC talks with presenter ‘moving in right direction’ as disruption continues
2 years ago

Gary Lineker latest: BBC talks with presenter ‘moving in right direction’ as disruption continues

The Independent  

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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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Lineker thought he had ‘special agreement’ with Tim Davie over tweets says agent
2 years ago

Lineker thought he had ‘special agreement’ with Tim Davie over tweets says agent

The Independent  

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Gary Lineker slams Tory MP for ‘outrageous’ Nazi claim comments
2 years ago

Gary Lineker slams Tory MP for ‘outrageous’ Nazi claim comments

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. Read our privacy policy Gary Lineker has fired back at a Conservative MP who falsely …

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  

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‘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  

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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  

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Gary Lineker calls out Elon Musk after family abused on Twitter during BBC row
2 years ago

Gary Lineker calls out Elon Musk after family abused on Twitter during BBC row

The Independent  

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Gary Lineker to return to Match of the Day, makes no apology and tweets about small boats again
2 years ago

Gary Lineker to return to Match of the Day, makes no apology and tweets about small boats again

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. Confirming Lineker's return, BBC director general Tim Davie said he recognised “the potential confusion …

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 …

Tory MPs furious at BBC ‘climbdown’ giving Lineker ‘carte blanche’
2 years ago

Tory MPs furious at BBC ‘climbdown’ giving Lineker ‘carte blanche’

The Independent  

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Gary Lineker receives huge support after Match Of The Day return is confirmed
2 years ago

Gary Lineker receives huge support after Match Of The Day return is confirmed

The Independent  

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Should celebrities like Gary Lineker ever hold the corporations they work for to ransom?
2 years ago

Should celebrities like Gary Lineker ever hold the corporations they work for to ransom?

The Independent  

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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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Gary Lineker to return as ‘Match of the Day’ host as BBC apologises for disruption
2 years ago

Gary Lineker to return as ‘Match of the Day’ host as BBC apologises for disruption

The Hindu  

England football legend Gary Lineker said on Monday that he would return to host his flagship ‘Match of the Day’ BBC show after the broadcaster apologised for days of disruption of his sports coverage due to a Twitter post row. The BBC has also announced an independent review into its social media usage guidelines after Lineker’s tweet criticising the government’s …

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  

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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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