Gary Lineker sparked outrage across social media following a controversial tweet in which he compared the government's new migration policy to the tactics of Nazi Germany. Since Lineker's thoughts went public on Tuesday, March 7, many people on Twitter have been calling for the TV presenter to be sacked by the BBC.
And he isn't the only one. Despite Gary's comment sparking a backlash online, many fans were quick to point out that the BBC also needs to be reminded of Fiona Bruce's "impartiality" on Question Time, The Express reports.
Twitter user @KSAfricaHack fumed: "@bbcquestiontime someone should remind the unbelievably biased Fiona Bruce that she is on Question Time to chair it not whip up support for the odious Tories."
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@isaacdavid1958 tweeted: "It’s horrible news. Hearing that the BBC had reminded Gary Lineker of his responsibilities after his remarks when Fiona Bruce appears to be getting away with blatant bias in her presentation of Question Time, makes me glad I gave up on current affairs programmes."
While Bryan added: "BBC...Out of order...well out of order...what about Fiona Bruce's impartiality...bias...hatred of Socialism...what do you propose to do about her?" (sic)
The online reactions were sparked after Lineker, retweeting a video from the Home Office featuring Suella Braverman, wrote: "There is no huge influx. We take far fewer refugees than other major European countries."
He continued: "This is just an immeasurably cruel policy directed at the most vulnerable people in language that is not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s, and I’m out of order?" It comes after Suella Braverman, the Home Secretary, announced a new Illegal Migration Bill.
The BBC has since responded to Gary's tweet, explaining: "We expect these individuals to avoid taking sides on party political issues."
A BBC spokesman told Express.co.uk: "Individuals who work for us are aware of their responsibilities relating to social media. We have appropriate internal processes in place if required."
Gary's tweet left his fans divided, and while some stepped in to defend him, others were left outraged.
The 62-year-old has also taken to social media to address his comment, although, he seemed to add fuel to the fire by tweeting on Wednesday: "Morning all. Anything going on?"
He later went on to thank his followers for their "love and support".
In view of his 8.7 million Twitter followers, the former footballer wrote: "I have never known such love and support in my life than I’m getting this morning (England World Cup goals aside, possibly).
"I want to thank each and every one of you. It means a lot.
"I’ll continue to try and speak up for those poor souls that have no voice. Cheers all." (sic)
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