BBC presenter Gary Lineker political comments

1 release from 1 party, 12 December 2023.

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1. Who is in charge, presenters or the BBC?

   • DUP
   • 12 December 2023
   • Criticism
   • Criticises a public body, agency or council

   DUP MP Gregory Campbell says a House of Commons motion should compel the BBC to act on its impartiality rules after presenter Gary Lineker’s recent political remarks, urging the Director General to ensure management, not talent, enforces the guidelines.

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