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The BBC has introduced new impartiality rules for high profile flagship presenters after a row transpired over Gary Lineker's criticism of the government's asylum policy posted on social media. (Credit: Getty Images)

BBC introduces new rules for flagship presenters after Lineker row

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MPs including Leeds' Rachel Reeves are expressing horror at the way the BBC has handled its latest in a long line of scandals - this time one of its stars stands accused of paying thousands of pounds to a teenager in return for sexually explicit material.

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Gary Lineker arrives at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester in March to present live coverage of the FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester City and Burnley on the BBC, following a row which was sparked after he was taken off air for a tweet comparing the language used to launch a new Government asylum seeker policy to that of 1930s Germany.

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The Harrogate council deputy leader has criticised Gary Lineker and the BBC before accepting £2m to help refugees

Councillor criticises Gary Lineker before accepting £2m to house refugees

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Gary Lineker withdraws from BBC FA Cup coverage as Alex Scott replaces him in “line-up change” of presenters

Gary Lineker withdraws from BBC FA Cup coverage

Gary Lineker will return to Match of the Day next weekend (Pic:Getty)

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Gary Lineker will return to hosting Match Of The Day after BBC director-general Tim Davie apologised for the disruption to the weekend's football coverag PIC: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

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Match Of The Day host Gary Lineker outside his home in London. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

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Photographers crowd around Match Of The Day host Gary Lineker as he leaves his home in London to walk his dog. The former footballer, will continue as a BBC presenter after the corporation apologised for a "difficult period for staff, contributors, presenters, and most importantly, our audiences".

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Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has seen his son receive death threats on Twitter after his BBC suspension was lifted - Credit: Getty Images

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Match of the Day host Gary Lineker will continue as a BBC presenter after the corporation apologised for a "difficult period for staff, contributors, presenters, and most importantly, our audiences". PIC James Manning/PA Wire

The Government and BBC wrong to censor Gary Lineker - The Yorkshire Post says

Gary Lineker is reportedly set to return to Match Of The Day this coming weekend amid speculation he and the BBC are close to resolving their impartiality row.

Gary Lineker set to return as Match of The Day host as BBC apologises

Match Of The Day host Gary Lineker outside his home in London (Photo credit : Lucy North/PA Wire)

Gary Lineker set to return to Match of the Day after BBC apology

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Match of the Day anchor Gary Lineker was asked by the BBC to step back from presenting their flagship football highlights program, Match of the Day, until they agree on a social media policy. Lineker, a former England international football player and previous winner of the prestigious Golden Boot award, tweeted his own views on the government’s Stop Small Boats policy provoking a row over the impartiality of freelance BBC TV presenters.

BBC licence payers, not Lineker, robbed of freedom of expression David Montgomery

Ex-Arsenal player Ian Wright has warned the BBC he will quit if Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker is sacked - Credit: Getty Images

Ian Wright gives BBC bosses ultimatum if MOTD’s Gary Lineker is sacked

There are so many other avenues to watch Premier League highlights other than BBC’s Match of the Day as outrage grows after Gary Lineker was suspended - Credit: Adobe

Where to watch Premier League highlights instead of BBC’s MOTD

Match Of The Day host Gary Lineker outside his home in London. He will "step back" from presenting Match of the Day until there is "an agreed and clear position on his use of social media" following his tweets which criticised Government immigration policy, a BBC spokesman said. Picture date: Saturday March 11, 2023.

Yorkshire views on BBC dropping Gary Lineker from MOTD

Match of the Day anchor Gary Lineker was asked by the BBC to step back from presenting their flagship football highlights program, Match of the Day, until they agree on a social media policy.

Football Focus pulled from air amid Gary Lineker saga

BOYCOTT: Premier League footballers such as Leeds United's Patrick Bamford will not be asked to do interviews for Match of the Day this evening

Why Leeds United players will not be interviewed by Match of the Day tonight

BBC pundits and commentators have supported Gary Lineker by walking out of this weekend’s Match of the Day - Credit: Getty Images

Full list of pundits boycotting BBC MOTD after Gary Lineker suspension

Gary Lineker, who also presents Football Focus, was forced off Match of the Day in a row over impartiality after comparing the language used to launch a new government asylum policy with 1930s Germany in a tweet

Football Focus pulled from air amid Gary Lineker saga

Gary Lineker has been suspended from the BBC after a tweet the former Barcelona player posted in reaction to the government’s Illegal Migration Bill - Credit: Getty Images

Gary Lineker steps down from Match of the Day - here’s what’s happened

Ian Wright refuses to appear on Match of the Day on Saturday

Gary Lineker. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Gary Lineker stepping back from presenting Match of the Day

Gary Lineker has presented Match of the Day since 1999.

Match Of The Day host Gary Lineker leaves his home in London following reports that the BBC is to have a "frank conversation" with the ex-England striker after Home Secretary Suella Braverman branded as "irresponsible" the TV presenter's comments in which he compared the language used to launch the Government's new asylum policy to 1930s Germany. Picture date: Thursday March 9, 2023.

Gary Lineker to step back from presenting MOTD - BBC statement

Match Of The Day host Gary Lineker outside his home in London following reports that the BBC is to have a "frank conversation" with the ex-England striker after Home Secretary Suella Braverman branded as "irresponsible" the TV presenter's comments. PIC: James Manning/PA Wire

Should Gary Lineker be allowed to get away with his comments? - Bill Carmichael

Gary Lineker will be “spoken to” by the BBC after he appeared to compare the UK government’s controversial new asylum policy to Nazi Germany. Credit: Getty Images

Gary Lineker to host Match of the Day despite controversy over tweet

Gary Lineker has told reporters outside his London home that he stands by his criticism of the Government’s immigration policy and does not fear suspension by the BBC.

Gary Lineker not afraid of getting suspended by the BBC

Gary Lineker will reportedly be given a talking-to by the BBC following a social media post in which he appeared to compare Home Office policy to Nazi Germany.

Gary Lineker speaks up after being attacked on illegal migration bill

Gary Lineker lands in hot water for Nazi migrant remark

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 28: Antonee Robinson of Fulham embraces Luke Ayling of Leeds United after the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Fulham and Leeds United at Craven Cottage on February 28, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

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Gary Lineker. Picture: BBC iPlayer

BBC apologise for pornographic prank heard during FA Cup coverage

Lionel Messi of Argentina is presented with a traditional robe by Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, while Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, looks on during the awards ceremony after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France (Picture: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

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AL KHOR, QATAR - NOVEMBER 20: Qatar World Cup mascot La'eeb is seen while dancers perform during the opening ceremony prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Gary Lineker explains why World Cup opening ceremony wasn’t on BBC One

Gary Lineker at the FA Cup semi-final in April 2022

Gary Lineker slams James Cleverly comments on LGBT fans in Qatar

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Gary Lineker is the BBC’s top earner of its on-air talent for the fifth consecutive year - and the only name to earn over £1 million annually. (Pic: Getty)

These are the BBC's top on-air earners over the last year

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Serial BBC critic Nadine Dorries is the Culture Secretary.

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Speaking of the course, Gary Lineker OBE said: “It’s thanks to the work that grassroots sports clubs do that children have the opportunity to play sport. This course is designed so that coaches can get on with what they do best, safe in the knowledge that their safeguarding procedures are robust and up to date"”

Gary Lineker and Kevin Sinfield support course to protect rising sports stars

BBC presenter Gary Lineker has come to the aid of Sophie Scargill (Picture: PA)

Gary Lineker steps in after YP editor’s appeal to help injured footballer

Teenage tennis sensation Emma Raducanu is the new darling of British - and world - sport after winning the US Open as an 18-year-old qualifier.

Why Emma Raducanu is shining example to youngsters – Jayne Dowle

Emma Raducanu holds the trophy as she celebrates winning the women's singles final. PIC: PA

Queen and PM lead tributes to "extraordinarily fabulous" Raducanu

BBC Match of the Day host Gary Lineker. Picture: Marc Atkins/Getty.

Vastly overpaid Gary Lineker is no Des Lynam - Yorkshire Post Letters

Gary Lineker is now the BBC's highest paid presenter.

Why Gary Lineker deserves red card from Match of the Day and BBC – Tom Richmond

England's Harry Kane during the UEFA Euro 2020 Group D match at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

Give sport its own channel and let us have normal entertainment - YP Letters

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