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Gary Lineker: History of Match of the Day host’s political tweets

England football legend has been vocal about his political views on Twitter down the years

The Independent UK

Former Newsnight host Emily Maitlis slams BBC 'double standards' over Gary Lineker

Emily Maitlis, who was once found to have breached impartiality rules during her time at the BBC, has offered her thoughts on the saga involving Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker, the government and her former employer

Daily Mirror

Fiona Bruce accused of 'bias' and faces calls to be axed after Gary Lineker's asylum row

Question Time viewers are calling on the BBC to review Fiona Bruce's 'bias' amid the ongoing asylum row with Gary Lineker following his controversial migrant tweets

Daily Mirror

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Lineker claim on UK taking ‘far fewer refugees’ than Europe supported by data

Data shows that the UK ranks 16th when compared with the 27 EU countries for the number of asylum claims granted in 2021.

The Independent UK

Carol Vorderman supports Gary Lineker after BBC host’s attack on migrant plan

The former Countdown co-host responded to a tweet sent by the Match of the Day presenter

Bristol Post

Humza Yousaf backs Gary Lineker after Tory criticism

HUMZA Yousaf has backed Gary Lineker after Downing Street called the BBC presenter’s criticism of its migrant policy “unacceptable”.

The National (Scotland)

Gary Lineker 'refusing to delete tweet Nazi tweet and ignoring BBC's calls'

It comes after the BBC confirmed earlier today that they would speak to Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker after he compared the government's new asylum policy to Nazi Germany in a tweet

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Gary Lineker’s criticism of asylum policy ‘not acceptable’, says Downing Street

The BBC presenter compared the language used to launch the policy with 1930s Germany

Evening Standard

Downing Street says Gary Lineker comments on migrant policy 'unacceptable'

DOWNING Street has said that Gary Lineker’s criticism of the UK Government’s asylum policy is “unacceptable”.

The National (Scotland)

Gary Lineker thanks fans for 'love and support' after criticising new asylum policy

The Match Of The Day host compared the language used to launch a new asylum policy with 1930s Germany

Manchester Evening News

Downing Street brands Gary Lineker’s criticism of asylum policy ‘not acceptable’

The BBC presenter compared the language used to launch the policy with 1930s Germany.

The Independent UK

No 10 condemns Gary Lineker tweet comparing Tory policy to Nazis

BBC licence-fee payers have ‘legitimate concerns’ about small boats, says Downing Street

The Independent UK

Lineker defiant after comparing UK asylum plan to Nazi-era Germany

London (AFP) - England football great turned television presenter Gary Lineker refused to back down after coming under fire for comparing the British government's new plan on illegal immigration to the rhetoric of Nazi-era Germany.

AFP

Gary Lineker's VERY sassy response to BBC impartiality rules as he refuses to bow down

Gary Lineker took to social media to respond to the BBC shake-up that has staff being impartial online

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UK defends asylum plan after 'Nazi' jibe

LONDON: Britain Wednesday hit back at critics including the United Nations and the football presenter Gary Lineker, after he compared its new plan on illegal immigration to the rhetoric of Nazi-era Germany.

Daily Mirror

Gary Lineker's BBC career as he returns to Match Of The Day after fury over suspension

In a statement released on Monday morning, BBC Director-General Tim Davie issued an apology to viewers for the row over the weekend drama and confirmed that Gary Lineker would be returning to host Match Of The Day

Evening Standard

Suella Braverman calls Gary Lineker asylum remarks ‘unhelpful’

Home Secretray said Match of the Day pundit’s remarks on small boats plans were ‘disappointing and unhelpful’ after he called proposed measures ‘cruel’

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker vows to keep ‘speaking up’ despite BBC criticism for comparing Sunak’s small boats plan with Nazi Germany

‘Great to see the freedom of speech champions out in force this morning’

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The Independent UK

Gary Lineker’s tweets have prompted criticism and complaints to the BBC

The broadcaster and former professional footballer has used Twitter to voice opinions on issues including Brexit and refugees.

Daily Mirror

Gary Lineker hits out at critics as he laughs off row over 'Nazi Germany' comments

The BBC are set to hold talks with Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker after he described the government's new Illegal Migration Bill "beyond awful" on social media

Manchester Evening News

BBC to have 'frank conversation' with Gary Lineker over asylum comments

The Match of the Day host compared the language used to launch the new migration policy to 1930s Germany

The Independent UK

BBC to have ‘frank conversation’ with Gary Lineker over asylum criticism

Home Secretary Suella Braverman and immigration minister Robert Jenrick have both criticised the Match Of The Day presenter.

The Guardian - UK

Braverman denies small boats plan breaks law and struggles with Mo Farah question

Home secretary is asked whether Olympian would have been deported as soon as he turned 18 under proposals

Daily Mirror

BBC 'to speak' with Gary Lineker after 'crossing the line' with Nazi Germany comments

Ex-footballer Gary Lineker appeared to compare the government's "beyond awful" new Illegal Migration Bill, which was unveiled by home secretary Suella Braverman on Tuesday, with Nazi Germany

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker speaks out following backlash from UK immigration plan comments

Match Of The Day host will reportedly be ‘reminded of his responsibilities on social media’ by the BBC following the post on Tuesday

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