Gary Lineker: I don't fear being sacked by the BBC
Telegraph, 09 Mar 2023
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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.
The Match Of The Day presenter, 62, has faced criticism from members of the Tory party after comparing the language used to launch the policy with 1930s Germany.
Speaking outside his home on Thursday morning, Lineker was asked "do you stand by what you said in your tweet?" to which he replied "course".
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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.
The Match Of The Day presenter, 62, has faced criticism from members of the Tory party after comparing the language used to launch the policy with 1930s Germany.
Speaking outside his home on Thursday morning, Lineker was asked "do you stand by what you said in your tweet?" to which he replied "course".
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