The Latest Breaking News from Gary Lineker

Suella Braverman calls Gary Lineker asylum remarks ‘unhelpful’

Home Secretray said Match of the Day pundit’s remarks on small boats plans were ‘disappointing and unhelpful’ after he called proposed measures ‘cruel’

Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2023

Gary Lineker vows to keep ‘speaking up’ despite BBC criticism for comparing Sunak’s small boats plan with Nazi Germany

‘Great to see the freedom of speech champions out in force this morning’

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Gary Lineker’s tweets have prompted criticism and complaints to the BBC

The broadcaster and former professional footballer has used Twitter to voice opinions on issues including Brexit and refugees.

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

BBC 'to speak' with Gary Lineker after 'crossing the line' with Nazi Germany comments

Ex-footballer Gary Lineker appeared to compare the government's "beyond awful" new Illegal Migration Bill, which was unveiled by home secretary Suella Braverman on Tuesday, with Nazi Germany

Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2023

Gary Lineker speaks out following backlash from UK immigration plan comments

Match Of The Day host will reportedly be ‘reminded of his responsibilities on social media’ by the BBC following the post on Tuesday

Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2023

Labour backs Gary Lineker’s right to attack Sunak’s migrant plan

Yvette Cooper opposes BBC football star’s ‘Nazi’ jibe – but says he should be allowed to speak out

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Gary Lineker responds to critics of his immigration policy comments

Presenter mocks ‘freedom of speech champions … demanding silence from those with whom they disagree’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2023

Gary Lineker to be 'spoken to' after comparing Tory asylum policy to '1930s Germany'

MATCH of the Day host Gary Lineker will be “spoken to” after sending out a tweet which compared the UK Government’s asylum policy with…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 8, 2023

Every word Gary Lineker said and why he could be in trouble with the BBC

The Match of The Day host will reportedly be "spoken to"

Liverpool Echo · Mar 8, 2023

Small boats: Gary Lineker to be ‘spoken to’ after comparing Tory policy to Nazi Germany

BBC host to be ‘reminded of his responsibilities’, as Tory MPs share outrage at Twitter comments

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023