Gary Lineker, a Match of the Day presenter, has sparked controversy by signing an open letter criticizing the Rwanda scheme, leading to accusations of breaching BBC's impartiality rules. Kevin O'Sullivan and Robin Aitken have criticized Lineker's actions, while former BBC producer John Mair defended Lineker, stating that he has the right to express opinions as he doesn't present a current affairs program. BBC bosses have reportedly spoken to Lineker after his public criticism of the government's Rwanda plan, with incoming corporation Chairman Samir Shah and sports journalist Chris Skudder expressing concerns about Lineker's tweets breaching BBC's social media guidelines.
Gary Lineker’s recent tweets about politicians appear to breach the BBC’s social media guidelines, the incoming chair has said. Sports journalist Chris Skudder: “Gary’s been a bit emboldened by what happened last time… He’s pushing it a little bit!” #TalkTV https://t.co/F4IGEux9c4
Gary Lineker breached the BBC's social media rules in tweets about Tory MPs during a row about the Government's Rwanda policy, the incoming corporation Chairman Samir Shah believes. https://t.co/rHFf1VoEE2
Should the BBC sack Gary Lineker for 'breaking impartiality rules' after he criticised the Government's Rwanda migrant policy? @TVKev | @ThatAlexWoman https://t.co/dgi2CMPhMr
BBC bosses 'talk to Gary Lineker' after outspoken Match of the Day star slammed the Government's Rwanda plan then ridiculed Tories who criticised him for 'flouting impartiality rules' - as staff blast 'not fit for purpose' social media guidelines https://t.co/yhRqNwjsQd https://t.co/yiUcsXWBd5
BBC bosses 'talk to Gary Lineker' after outspoken Match of the Day star slammed the Government's Rwanda plan then ridiculed Tories who criticised him for 'flouting impartiality rules' - as staff blast 'not fit for purpose' social media guidelines https://t.co/tV0pIh7Byi https://t.co/Mxn7jjYSJq
Robin Aitken says BBC executives "look very weak" by not disciplining Gary Lineker for publicly slamming the Rwanda scheme. "It's not a good look for an organisation which is badly in need of political friends... people like Lineker are doing it damage!" @TVKev | @ThatAlexWoman https://t.co/CAjbjM6Jeg
Former BBC producer John Mair says Gary Lineker has not broken any of the broadcaster’s guidelines for publicly slamming the Rwanda scheme. “He’s a human being; he has opinions - he doesn’t present a current affairs programme.” @iancollinsuk https://t.co/9VnPGdQ1zN
"For once in your selfish life why don't you give the BBC a chance!" Kevin O'Sullivan slams Gary Lineker after the Match of the Day presenter signed a petition calling for the government to scrap the controversial Rwanda scheme. @ThatAlexWoman | @tvkev https://t.co/uIXhi9VjOO
Gary Lineker ignites yet another impartiality row as he signs an open letter criticising the Rwanda scheme alongside a host of other celebrities https://t.co/AcTyRRfIkk https://t.co/8p5H9kyt4H
Gary Lineker ignites yet another impartiality row as he signs an open letter criticising the Rwanda scheme alongside a host of other celebrities https://t.co/VZW1UEX3we https://t.co/Rjmh3XYgCh