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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jane Dalton

Gary Lineker insists his tweets on government’s asylum policy were ‘factually accurate’

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Gary Lineker has insisted his tweet about the government’s asylum policy – which led to his temporary suspension as Match of the Day host – was “factually accurate” and “fair”.

The presenter told Alastair Campbell, during an interview for Men’s Health UK magazine, he stood by his comments despite the row.

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