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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

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

Daily Mirror

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.

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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

Daily Mirror

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’

Evening Standard

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’

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.

The Independent UK

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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

Daily Mirror

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

Manchester Evening News

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 Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

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

Daily Mirror

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

Evening Standard

Labour backs Gary Lineker’s right to attack Sunak’s migrant plan

Yvette Cooper opposes BBC football star’s ‘Nazi’ jibe – but says he should be allowed to speak out

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The Guardian - UK

Gary Lineker responds to critics of his immigration policy comments

Presenter mocks ‘freedom of speech champions … demanding silence from those with whom they disagree’

The National (Scotland)

Gary Lineker to be 'spoken to' after comparing Tory asylum policy to '1930s Germany'

MATCH of the Day host Gary Lineker will be “spoken to” after sending out a tweet which compared the UK Government’s asylum policy with…

Liverpool Echo

Every word Gary Lineker said and why he could be in trouble with the BBC

The Match of The Day host will reportedly be "spoken to"

The Independent UK

Small boats: Gary Lineker to be ‘spoken to’ after comparing Tory policy to Nazi Germany

BBC host to be ‘reminded of his responsibilities’, as Tory MPs share outrage at Twitter comments

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The Independent UK

Gary Lineker to be ‘spoken to’ after criticism of ‘cruel’ Home Office policy

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

Manchester Evening News

Gary Lineker sparks BBC impartiality row with migration policy comments

The BBC Sport presenter branded the Tories' latest plan as 'beyond awful' in a post on social media

Daily Mirror

"Beyond awful" - Gary Lineker slams Suella Braverman as Tories unveil asylum seeker plan

Home secretary Suella Braverman has said a plan to prevent migrants using small boats to enter the UK is needed because the asylum system is being “overwhelmed”, with Lineker slamming the claims

Leeds Live

Gary Lineker and Ian Wright highlight 'same old' problem for Leeds United after Chelsea defeat

Javi Gracia's side lost 1-0 at Stamford Bridge to Chelsea after a familiar issues came back to haunt them

Daily Mirror

Jeremy Clarkson surprise winner of 'UK's sexiest man' and isn't the only unlikely hunk

It won't earn him diddly squat, but Jeremy Clarkson has apparently been voted the sexiest man in the UK - and he's not the only surprise name on the list

Wales Online

Jeremy Clarkson is voted sexiest man in the UK

You read that right. On the plus side, the UK's sexiest women make more sense

The Independent UK

HMRC ‘wanted’ tax avoidance law to apply in Gary Lineker case, lawyers say

HMRC is pursuing the football presenter for £4.9 million that it claimed should have been paid on income received between 2013 and 2018.

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