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In one of the most tumultuous days in BBC's history, Gary Lineker was asked to step back from presenting 'Match of the Day' following his tweets about ...

In Gary Lineker’s case, the BBC cited its position of being impartial as a reason to ‘suspend’ Lineker. We must stop the boats”.](https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/migrants-boats-heated-issue-united-kingdom-immigration-explained-8486537/) In the 78-seconds-long video, Braverman claimed that the British asylum system “has been overwhelmed” and announced a new [Illegal Migration Bill](https://indianexpress.com/article/world/rishi-sunak-uk-illegal-migration-bill-key-points-to-know-8486536/) which will not allow undocumented immigrants entering Britain to remain in the country. The Guardian reported that five episodes of the series will be shown in primetime slots on BBC One. There has already been public criticism of the BBC from the right regarding the show. Lobbyists successfully applied pressure on the BBC to not broadcast the show on television, reported The Guardian. Best known for the Life series (first title Life on Earth was released in 1979), a pioneering body of work that explored earth’s natural heritage like never before, Attenborough has been with the BBC full-time since 1952. This is just an immeasurably cruel policy directed at the most vulnerable people in language that is not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s, and I’m out of order?” “Contracting States shall not expel a refugee lawfully in their territory save on grounds of national security or public order,” Article 32 of the Convention states. “The BBC has decided that he will step back from presenting ‘Match of the Day’ until we’ve got an agreed and clear position on his use of social media,” the media organisation said in a statement. However, the BBC has claimed that the episode was never meant for broadcast in the first place. On March 7, Lineker had tweeted, criticising the Tory government’s immigration policy and likening it to “(Nazi) Germany in the 1930s”. In a separate incident, the BBC also announced on Friday that it has decided not to broadcast an episode of Wild Isles, Sir David Attenborough’s flagship new series on British wildlife.

When the BBC's director general, Tim Davie, took over in 2020, he declared his founding principle to be "impartiality". Three years later, a row over that ...

Indeed, there is a statue outside the BBC's headquarters in London of the author of 1984, George Orwell, a former BBC talks producer. Eighty years after Orwell left the BBC, the corporation finds itself in a deepening crisis. He has denied any involvement in arranging the loan. The question is whether that rule is being fairly applied. Twitter is awash with examples of what some people think are presenters who have gone too far over recent years. The passions provoked by Lineker's political tweets and the decision to keep him off air until he and the BBC resolve this issue has poured petrol on a fire that was already well alight, the debate about the BBC's role in British politics and perceptions of bias both to the left and the right.

High profile football hosts refused to appear on television and radio shows in solidarity with Lineker, who faced punitive action after tweeting against ...

[Rishi Sunak’s small boats Bill](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2023/03/07/rishi-sunak-news-latest-suella-braverman-migrant-crisis-legislation/) could be watered down by peers and centrist Conservative MPs concerned over its modern slavery provisions, The Telegraph said it has been told. The British PM said he hopes the matter is resolved in a “timely manner”. An ongoing review into Sharp’s appointment as BBC chairman is investigating “whether he failed to properly disclose details of his involvement in the facilitation of an £800,000 loan guarantee for the then PM Boris Johnson. [March 11, 2023] Well, it’s been an interesting couple of days. Games of the Premier League aired without broadcasts on pre-match talks or final scores. Without commentary, the 60-minute show was cut down to 20. This is just an immeasurably cruel policy directed at the most vulnerable people in language that is not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s, and I’m out of order? [March 9, 2023] There is no huge influx. [March 7, 2023] BBC then aired the week’s edition of the Premier League highlights show last night without a presenter and pundits.

BBC television's flagship football programme was in meltdown on Saturday after pundits and commentators refused to work in support of presenter Gary Lineker ...

[Dailymotion ](https://www.dailymotion.com/DeccanHerald) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/deccanherald/) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/DeccanHerald) This is just an immeasurably cruel policy directed at the most vulnerable people in language that is not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s, and I’m out of order? There is no huge influx. [Gary Lineker](https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/lineker-to-step-back-from-bbc-presenting-after-migration-row-1199031.html), who was forced to "step back" after accusing the government of using Nazi-era rhetoric.

UK News: LONDON: Britain's BBC faced a mounting crisis as a row over football presenter Gary Lineker's criticism of government migration policy forced a ...

But critics of Lineker's suspension say he is entitled to his personal opinions because he is not a news presenter. Sharp's appointment, made on the recommendation of the government, is being reviewed by Britain's public appointments watchdog. "We in the BBC, and myself, are absolutely driven by a passion for impartiality, not left, right or pandering to a particular party," he said. The furore comes after Sunak announced the new law earlier in the week. Lineker, 62, took to Twitter to describe the legislation as a "cruel policy directed at the most vulnerable people in language that is not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s." The BBC was forced to axe much of its sports coverage on Saturday as presenters refused to work in solidarity with Lineker, after the BBC sought to defend its impartiality by taking Lineker off air due to his comments on social media.

Other presenters have also pulled out of BBC appearances after former England soccer captain Lineker, who presents the flagship "Match of the Day" soccer ...

This is just an immeasurably cruel policy directed at the most vulnerable people in language that is not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s, and I’m out of order? Hopefully I will be back in the chair next week… “However — I have this morning informed the BBC that I will not be presenting the show this afternoon on BBC One.”

The BBC is facing a boycott of its flagship soccer show "Match of the Day," as well as other soccer coverage, following its announcement that presenter Gary ...

But the decision to take Gary Lineker off air is indefensible. This is just an immeasurably cruel policy directed at the most vulnerable people in language that is not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s, and I’m out of order?” Lots of non Public Service Broadcasters can accommodate him and his views and he would be better paid.” “I honestly do not believe, despite a lot of the commentary, that this is about left or right,” Davie said. [tweeted](https://twitter.com/NicolaSturgeon/status/1634258493954727949): “As a strong supporter of public service broadcasting, I want to be able to defend the BBC. “It’s always such a privilege to work with BBC MOTD. But tomorrow I have taken the decision to stand down from my punditry duties. In an interview with BBC News on Saturday, the broadcaster’s Director General Tim Davie was asked if he should resign over the crisis. “The PFA have been speaking to members who wanted to take a collective position and to be able to show their support for those who have chosen not to be part of tonight’s programme,” the statement added. [announced](https://twitter.com/PFA/status/1634490666276323328/photo/1) on Saturday “players involved in today’s games will not be asked to participate in interviews with Match of the Day.” He added: “There is no huge influx. “The BBC will only be able to bring limited sport programming this weekend and our schedules will be updated to reflect that,” a BBC spokesperson said in a statement Saturday.

Saturdays sports coverage on the BBC heavily disrupted after presenters and commentators pulled out in solidarity with Gary Lineker; Match of the Day ...

Why are sections of the media and the press just focussing on Lineker? "What about another member of the BBC board, Sir Robbie Gibb. "Now, the rules are a little bit different depending on what area of the BBC you work in. He is somebody who has helped to arrange an £800,000 loan for the former Prime Minister Boris Johnson. "So, there are a lot of people coming to the support of Lineker and saying why is it that he is being picked on? "But of course, Lineker doesn't work in news or current affairs. For instance, if you work in news and current affairs as a journalist, the rules are very strict. We expect these individuals to avoid taking sides on party political issues or political controversies and to take care when addressing public policy matters." Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he hopes the BBC can resolve its row with Lineker in a "timely manner" but the dispute is not something the government should get involved in. And we understand the strength of feeling which has been generated by this issue. On his own platform he should be able to say what he wants to say." "As a keen sports fan, I know to miss programming is a real blow and I'm sorry about that.

In a post on Tuesday on his Twitter account, Lineker compared Rishi Sunak government's language about migrants to that used in Nazi Germany.

So, I find it a lazy and unhelpful comparison to make,” she said. To be clear, success for me is: Gary gets back on air," he said. “I am in listening mode.

It is hoped there will be a resolution soon but not all issues are "fully resolved", BBC News understands.

He later tweeted: "Dad is a good man, a good human, and I'm proud of him for standing by his word. He has denied any involvement in the arrangement of a loan for Mr Johnson. But he will always speak up for people who don't have a voice." and that if you attack the captain, the others are going to withdraw their labour." Mr Sharp has resisted calls to quit. Mr Davie told BBC News on Saturday he was in "listening mode" about how to reform impartiality rules for staff outside of the news operation after a "difficult day".

Off the field News: The BBC's sports coverage faced a second day of disruption on Sunday as several members of its staff refused to work in solidarity with ...

So, I find it a lazy and unhelpful comparison to make,” she said. To be clear, success for me is: Gary gets back on air," he said. “I am in listening mode.