Gary Lineker responds to critics of his immigration policy comments

Gary Lineker. In response to Suella Braverman’s policy, he tweeted: ‘Good heavens, this is beyond awful.’ Photograph: Ken McKay/ITV/Rex/Shutterstock

A defiant Gary Lineker has hit back at his critics and thanked his supporters after reports the BBC will have a “frank conversation” with the Match of the Day presenter following comments he made comparing Home Office immigration policy to Nazi Germany.

Lineker tweeted on Wednesday: “Great to see the freedom of speech champions out in force this morning demanding silence from those with whom they disagree.”