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Lineker-BBC row: survey shows how different outlets approach their staff's social media presence

The row over Gary Lineker’s tweet criticising the UK government’s proposed asylum legislation has re-ignited the debate about impartiality in journalism and the way news organisations deal with social media.

The Conversation

Ex-BBC governor’s call for Lineker to be fired and replaced with woman ‘at half price’ condemned by MPs

‘The comment from Lord Young is abhorrent - and he should publicly withdraw it in the Lords chamber,’ Labour MP tells The Independent

The Independent UK

The TikTok MPs – who now can’t use it on government phones

Despite security concerns, many MPs are active on TikTok and have tens of thousands of followers

The Independent UK

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BBC could LOSE Match of the Day to rivals after Gary Lineker saga and U-turn

The BBC appear to still be feeling the repercussions of the recent Gary Lineker controversy as speculation over the organasition losing broadcasting rights has started to circulate

Daily Mirror

Gary Lineker urges MPs to turn up and vote to stop trophy hunting imports

It is feared the vital vote won't become law as many MPs return to their constituencies on Friday

Belfast Live

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 had a ‘special arrangement’ with the BBC to tweet about refugees, says agent

Match of the Day star BBC thought he had arrangement allowing him to make comments about refugees and the small boats crisis, agent claims

The Independent UK

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Gary Lineker thought he had ‘special agreement’ with BBC over tweets, says agent

Jon Holmes, who represents the Match Of The Day Host, has offered an insight into the recent impartiality row

Evening Standard

Lineker thought he had ‘special agreement’ with Tim Davie over tweets says agent

Jon Holmes, who represents the Match Of The Day Host, has offered an insight into the recent impartiality row.

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker's "very rare bet" on unlikely Champions League winners is looking good

Napoli have advanced into the last eight of the Champions League with ease and Gary Lineker has backed the Italian side to go all the way in Europe despite being unfancied at the start of the tournament

Daily Mirror

Outrage as ex-BBC governor says Lineker should be replaced by a woman 'at half the price'

Lord Young sparked outcry in the House of Lords

Manchester Evening News

Gary Lineker calls on MPs to crack down on trophy hunters with animal parts ban

The BBC presenter has signed a letter from stars backing the Mirror’s campaign to outlaw the vile sport, and ban sick “trophies” from being imported

Daily Mirror

The Guardian view on BBC independence: compromised at the top

Editorial: Evidence of capitulation to political pressure shows how vulnerable the national broadcaster has become

The Guardian - UK

Sack Gary Lineker and replace with a woman ‘at half the price’, says ex-BBC governor

Lord Young of Norwood Green said he did not believe the corporation should be paying Mr Lineker’s £1.35 million salary

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The Independent UK

Sack Lineker and replace with a woman ‘at half the price’, says ex-BBC governor

Lord Young of Norwood Green said he did not believe the corporation should be paying Mr Lineker’s £1.35 million salary.

Daily Mirror

Gary Lineker thought he had "special agreement" with BBC before row exploded

Gary Lineker has been reinstated by the BBC having been taken off air throughout the weekend following tweets he made, which he thought he was free to do as per an agreement

Daily Mirror

'Gary Lineker was right', says Holocaust survivor who took on Suella Braverman

Holocaust survivor Joan Salter MBE says she cannot stay silent about the Home Secretary's refugee claims.

The Guardian - UK

‘Troubling’ messages showing No 10 pressure on BBC need investigating, say former staff

BBC journalists asked to avoid term ‘lockdown’ in reporting at the start of the pandemic, leaked messages show

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The Guardian - UK

Gary Lineker thought BBC had agreed he could tweet about refugees, says agent

Jon Holmes suggests Match of the Day star had thought Tim Davie had special agreement with him before outcry over tweet

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker news – latest: Faith in BBC director general ‘at all time low’ amid row

Jonathan Gullis falsely accused BBC presenter of calling voters in the north and Midlands ‘Nazis’ and ‘racist bigots’

The Conversation

Gary Lineker tweet scandal shows how the BBC has struggled to adapt to the social media age

The BBC’s highest-paid presenter, Gary Lineker, will soon be back in action after being briefly suspended for what the broadcaster described as a breach of its impartiality guidelines.

The Independent UK

Stand up to snowflake MPs after Gary Lineker row, Starmer tells Sunak

The pair clashed over the Match Of The Day presenter at Prime Minister’s Questions.

The Independent UK

Starmer challenges Sunak over BBC chairman ‘mentor’ and Tory ‘snowflakes’

Labour leader says PM should ‘stand up to his snowflake MPs’ who tried to get Gary Lineker cancelled

Daily Mirror

Weak Rishi Sunak blasted for failing to stand up to 'snowflake' Tories over Gary Lineker

Keir Starmer lashed out at "cancel culture addict" Tories who tried to "cancel a football highlight show", accusing the Prime Minister of "hiding behind playground bullies" who disagreed with the Match of the Day host

Evening Standard

OPINION - We should rage against our beloved national broadcaster being dictated to

It was a tale of two cities. No... A game of two halves. He tweets, he scores… OK, we’ve all had enough of the lame football puns. But this stooshie between Gary Lineker and the BBC has been extraordinary. And it creates a bigger headache for the Conservative Party, who…

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