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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Alexander Butler

EXPLAINED: Gary lineker hits back after being told to stick to football over rwanda views - The Real Truth

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BBC presenter Gary Lineker has hit back after being criticised for urging the government to scrap its Rwanda asylum scheme .

The Match of the Day presenter signed a letter, along with dozens of celebrities and high-profile figures, calling for a new asylum system that “reflects the will of the British people”.

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