The Latest Breaking News from Gary Lineker

Bristol MP slams government's illegal migration bill

BBC Chair Richard Sharp is currently being investigated over links to the Conservative party

Bristol Post · Mar 14, 2023

Labour likens Lineker row to ‘Putin’s Russia’ – but Tories hit back at ‘disgraceful’ comment

Conservatives ‘orchestrated cancel campaign’, says shadow culture secretary

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

Culture minister suggests TV licence losing support among public

Julia Lopez’s remarks came as DUP MP Sammy Wilson criticised the BBC’s handling of the Gary Lineker impartiality row.

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

Tory councillor apologises for ‘racist’ Ian Wright post on Twitter

Alexis McEvoy, who represents South Waterside for Hampshire County Council, called Wright a ‘typical black hypocrite’ for publicly supporting Gary Lineker amid his impartiality row with the BBC

Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2023

Newcastle legend Alan Shearer discovers Match of the Day punishment decision after Gary Lineker row

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer was one of the first pundits and commentators to boycott Match of the Day to support suspended presenter Gary Lineker

Chronicle Live · Mar 14, 2023

Ofcom chief hopes BBC can find way through ‘difficult episode’ with Gary Lineker

Dame Melanie Dawes also said the proposed local radio cuts had not been the BBC’s ‘finest hour’ in terms of communication.

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

Phillip Schofield defends Gary Lineker as guest says he 'knows nothing of housing crisis'

This Morning discussed the latest developments in the impartiality row, with hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby speaking to journalists Mathew Wright and Camilla Tominey

Daily Mirror · Mar 14, 2023

OPINION - My life is already a 24/7 Armageddon alarm, I don’t need the Government one

Gary Lineker nearly melts the BBC, $100 billion is wiped off the value of US banks overnight and Twitter implodes over perceived injustices at the Oscars. Meanwhile, back in Zone 3, I’m worrying about a bizarre — and most unwelcome — new government initiative, to further terrify us via our…

Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2023

Loose Women pulled off air all week in huge ITV schedule shake-up

There will be no new episodes of lunchtime chat show Loose Women on ITV this week, after Monday's instalment aired hosted by Ruth Langsford

Daily Mirror · Mar 14, 2023

Gary Lineker's impressive net worth and BBC salary

When the BBC shared its highest on-air earners Lineker was top of the pile

Liverpool Echo · Mar 14, 2023