Gary Lineker says he stands by criticism of UK government’s immigration policy

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Gary Lineker Says He Stands By Criticism Of Uk Government’s Immigration Policy
Gary Lineker comments on Illegal Migration Bill, © PA Wire/PA Images
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By Alex Green, PA Acting Deputy Entertainment Editor

Gary Lineker has told reporters outside his London home that he stands by his criticism of the Government’s immigration policy and does not fear suspension by the BBC.

The Match Of The Day presenter, 62, has faced criticism from members of the Tory party after comparing the language used to launch the policy with 1930s Germany.

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However, support has come from media figures including Piers Morgan and Sky News commentator Adam Boulton.

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Director-general of the BBC Tim Davie (Peter Byrne/PA)

BBC director-general Tim Davie warned staff about their use of social media when he took on the role at the end of 2020, and guidelines around social media use have since been updated.

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Staff were told they needed to follow editorial guidelines and editorial oversight in the same way as when doing BBC content.

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Lineker is a freelance broadcaster for the BBC, not a permanent member of staff, and is not responsible for news or political content so does not need to adhere to the same rules on impartiality.

Last year he was named as the BBC’s top earning on-air talent for the fifth consecutive year, and was paid between £1,350,000 and £1,354,999 in 2021/2022 for Match Of The Day and Sports Personality Of The Year.

A representative for Lineker declined to comment further.

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