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Daily Mirror
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Felix Keith

Gary Neville controversial ITV rant during World Cup final hits record Ofcom complaints

ITV’s World Cup final coverage has become one of the most complained about programmes of the year due to Gary Neville’s rant against the UK government.

Former England and Manchester United defender Neville used the occasion to vent about Rishi Sunak ’s government, who he accused of “demonising” workers. Neville, who is a strident Labour supporter, brought up the topic while discussing the myriad of issues surrounding Qatar.

He said: “The working system of Kafala which obviously through football the conversation has started and it's been removed here now in Qatar but it is abhorrent and we should detest low pay, we should detest poor accommodation and working conditions.

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