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Should the BBC licence fee be scrapped?

It would be the largest rise in 20 years

Manchester Evening News

Greg James fiercely defends BBC in wake of Gary Lineker's Match of the Day suspension

Radio 1 DJ Greg James has stuck up for the BBC after the broadcaster banned Gary Lineker from presenting Match of the Day following his tweet about the Home Office's immigration policy

Daily Mirror

Alex Scott cracks Gary Lineker joke live on BBC after replacing presenter for FA Cup

Alex Scott replaced Gary Lineker for the BBC's coverage of Grimsby's mouth-watering FA Cup quarter-final trip to Brighton after the latter pulled out through illness

Daily Mirror

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Two million viewers tune in to MOTD Live after Gary Lineker’s return

The 62-year-old presenter was back on the BBC to cover the FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester City and Burnley on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Why Gary Lineker did not present Match of the Day on Saturday night following BBC apology

Former England striker Gary Lineker was back on BBC screens on Saturday, but he did not present Match of the Day.

Manchester Evening News

Mark Chapman delivers witty Match of the Day intro as Gary Lineker explains his absence

Gary Lineker is back presenting for the BBC but didn't host Match of the Day on Saturday, as the "brilliant" Mark Chapman covered in his absence and wasted no time addressing the situation in jest

Daily Mirror

Refugee who stayed with 'loving' Gary Lineker speaks out on living at BBC star's house

Rasheed Baluch, who was a guest at Gary Lineker’s home for weeks where he was given a free bed, said the Match of the Day presenter has come forward to defend humanity and Britain should be proud

Daily Mirror

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Fans ask if Gary Lineker is 'ok' as they spot change during Match of the Day

The sports presenter was back on our screens after the controversial fall-out which saw him step back last weekend

Manchester Evening News

Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer address BBC MOTD chaos on live TV after 'upset' staff put in 'impossible situation'

The pundits have been at the epicentre of huge controversy

Wales Online

Gary Lineker returns to BBC for first time as Alan Shearer issues heartfelt apology

Gary Lineker was back on the BBC screens to cover Manchester City's FA Cup quarter-final tie against Burnley after he did not present Match of the Day last weekend

Daily Mirror

Why Gary Lineker still won't be on Match of the Day on Saturday night

Viewers of the show may be wondering where he is again following the row over his tweet about a Government policy

Wales Online

'Silent MOTD was the most soul-destroying 20 minutes of television I have ever witnessed'

In normal times, it might have served as a stark 'careful what you wish for' . But social media was full of 'what a refreshing change' mischief-makers

Daily Mirror

Gary Lineker DIVIDES readers over tweeting his political views

Thousands of you voted in our poll following the Match of the Day host's controversial social media post comparing the UK's new Illegal Migration Bill to Nazi Germany

Daily Mirror

Gary Lineker blasts Tory for 'outrageous' claim he called northern voters 'bigots'

Match of the Day host Gary Lineker rubbished false claims from Tory MP Jonathan Gullis that he called northern voters 'racist bigots, Nazis' during illegal immigration bill row

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The Independent UK

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

The former England footballer joined fellow pundits – including Alan Shearer and Alex Scott – to walkout in solidarity with Lineker

The Independent UK

Ian Wright says BBC management caused hot mess over Gary Lineker impartiality row

The former England footballer joined fellow pundits – including Alan Shearer and Alex Scott – to walkout in solidarity with Lineker.

Wales Online

Gary Lineker challenges Elon Musk after son receives Twitter abuse

Sports presenter re-shared a private message which said his eldest son, George, should to be 'burned at the stake'

Wales Online

Gary Lineker's earnings compared to BBC colleagues as MOTD host tops highest-paid list for five years

The pundit is set to return to his role as presenter of Match of the Day

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Daily Mirror

Piers Morgan calls Gary Lineker news a victory for free speech as he slams the BBC

Piers Morgan supported his arch nemesis Gary Lineker after the BBC confirmed the former footballer would be returning to Match of the Day following his suspension

Daily Mirror

Gary Lineker's son's sweet response as dad returns to BBC following suspension

Gary Lineker's son George has paid tribute to his dad after the BBC confirmed the ex-England star would be returning to Match of the Day following his suspension

ABC News

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

The Former England striker, who has hosted Match of the Day since 1999, came under fire for his social media commentary on the government's asylum seeker policy.

Chronicle Live

Twitter reacts as Gary Lineker is reinstated with BBC's Match of the Day

Fellow pundits, celebrities and fans of Lineker rejoiced amid the revelation that the BBC will be reinstating the 62-year-old professional pundit to his normal duties

Daily Mirror

Gary Neville mocks the BBC over Gary Lineker and Match of the Day U-turn

Gary Neville has responded after the BBC issued an apology to Gary Lineker following the news that the former England striker will return to his Match of the Day position

Irish Mirror

Gary Lineker reinstated by BBC as policy review to take place

The fallout from Lineker's tweet caused chaos with the BBC's sports broadcasts over the weekend.

The Independent UK

How the Gary Lineker tweet row unfolded

The 62-year-old sports pundit has been at the centre of a row over impartiality after criticising the Government’s Illegal Immigration Bill.

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