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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Thomas Kingsley

Rishi Sunak hopes BBC row with Gary Lineker can be resolved but ‘not a matter for government’

PA Wire

The prime minister has commented on the controversy surrounding the BBC's decision to take Gary Lineker off air for the first time, saying it is “a matter for them, not the government”.

In a statement, Rishi Sunak said: “As prime minister, I have to do what I believe is right, respecting that not everyone will always agree. That is why I have been unequivocal in my approach to stopping the boats.

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