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Gary Lineker reinstated by BBC as policy review to take place

The fallout from Lineker's tweet caused chaos with the BBC's sports broadcasts over the weekend.

Irish Mirror · Mar 13, 2023

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Liverpool Echo · Mar 13, 2023

How the Gary Lineker tweet row unfolded

The 62-year-old sports pundit has been at the centre of a row over impartiality after criticising the Government’s Illegal Immigration Bill.

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023

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Gary Lineker doubles down on migrant issue that sparked BBC saga with emphatic statement

Match of the Day host Gary Lineker was reinstated by the BBC - just three days after he was axed for questioning the government's use of language towards refugees.

Daily Mirror · Mar 13, 2023

Gary Lineker makes another statement on small boat migrants as return to BBC confirmed

Presenter will ‘abide by the editorial guidelines’ until internal review on BBC’s social media guidelines concludes

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023

Gary Lineker row: No 10 refuses to say Sunak has confidence in Tim Davie as star ‘delighted’ to return to BBC – as it happened

Downing Street declines to say whether PM has confidence in BBC director-general after furore over Match of the Day presenter

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2023

Gary Lineker to return to Match of the Day after BBC suspension

BBC announces review of social media guidance after presenter was stood down over comments on asylum policy language

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2023

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The full list of BBC colleagues and celebrities supporting Gary Lineker

The broadcaster is reportedly set to make an apology to the presenter

Wales Online · Mar 13, 2023

Gary Lineker returning to BBC Match of the Day after Twitter row

The broadcaster's Director General Tim Davie has confirmed a deal has been reached with the former England footballer

Bristol Post · Mar 13, 2023

Home Office ‘removed image of Huw Edwards from tweet about migration bill’ after BBC complaint

The Home Office removed an image of Huw Edwards from a Twitter post about its controversial Illegal Migration Bill after the BBC complained, according to a report.

Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2023

Gary Lineker breaks silence as BBC apologise and say they will review social media policies

The presenter will be back on hosting duties this weekend, the BBC has confirmed

Belfast Live · Mar 13, 2023

Gary Lineker reinstated as BBC presenter as corporation apologises

Director-general Tim Davie said he recognises it has been a ‘difficult period for staff, contributors and presenters’.

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023

BBC release statement confirming Gary Lineker's return to Match of the Day

Former England striker Gary Lineker will return to Match of the Day after his suspension plunged BBC Sport into a weekend of chaos

Chronicle Live · Mar 13, 2023

Gary Lineker reinstated on Match of The Day following BBC backlash

The Match of The Day host is set to return to TV screens this weekend

Leeds Live · Mar 13, 2023

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Daily Mirror · Mar 13, 2023

Gary Lineker breaks silence after BBC reach decision on Match of the Day host

Match of the Day host Gary Lineker was not involved in Saturday's broadcast, with a number of regular pundits ruling themselves out of the show in response to the news

Manchester Evening News · Mar 13, 2023

Gary Lineker to return to Match of the Day this weekend after BBC impartiality row

The broadcaster will reportedly apologise to the presenter

Daily Mirror · Mar 13, 2023

BBC announces Gary Lineker return after huge backlash over Match of the Day star's suspension

The BBC has broken its silence over whether Gary Lineker will return to the broadcaster after it faced huge backlash over deciding the sports presenter should step back' from Match of the Day

Liverpool Echo · Mar 13, 2023

Gary Lineker returns as BBC release statement and apology after u-turn

Gary Lineker is set to return to the BBC and Match of the Day

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The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023

Gary Lineker reinstated as Match of the Day host after BBC tweet row

Lineker had been stood down from presenting the BBC’s flagship football show after criticising the government’s immigration policy

Chronicle Live · Mar 13, 2023

Gary Lineker looks set to return to Match of the Day amid reports that row over tweets could soon be resolved

Reports suggest 'growing confidence' that the row between BBC bosses and Gary Lineker could be resolved.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2023

Monday briefing: Why everyone loses in Gary Lineker v the BBC

In today’s newsletter: From football fans to the prime minister, a spat that started over a tweet is sucking everything into its damaging orbit

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023

Gary Lineker’s urgent talks with BBC ‘inching forward’ as schedule chaos continues

BBC hopes to bring its star presenter back to his hosting seat before long

Daily Mirror · Mar 12, 2023

Gary Lineker 'closing' on Match of the Day return as BBC bosses face calls to quit

BBC director general Tim Davie and chair Richard Sharp are under severe pressure after being accused of bowing to Tory pressure to ditch Match of the Day host Gary Lineker

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2023

Who is embattled BBC director-general Tim Davie?

Mr Davie has had a tumultuous week after deciding to suspend Gary Lineker over a tweet about the Government’s asylum policy.

Daily Mirror · Mar 12, 2023

Ian Wright and Alan Shearer return to punditry duties after boycotting Match of the Day

Ian Wright and Alan Shearer were the first to launch a boycott of the BBC after the broadcaster stood Gary Lineker down from his Match of the Day hosting duties on Friday night

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