Lineker insists his tweets on Tories policy were ‘factually accurate’
Lineker told Alastair Campbell, during an interview for Men’s Health UK magazine, that he stood by his comments.
Lineker told Alastair Campbell, during an interview for Men’s Health UK magazine, that he stood by his comments.
“There have been mocked-up images of Suella standing outside concentration camps, outside Auschwitz, laughing. I find that offensive."
The tax authorities pursued him for £4.9 million it claimed should have been paid on income received between 2013 and 2018.
The ex-PM could face a by-election if he is found to have knowingly misled Parliament.
The 62-year-old presenter was back on the BBC to cover the FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester City and Burnley on Saturday.
Jon Holmes, who represents the Match Of The Day Host, has offered an insight into the recent impartiality row.
Lord Young of Norwood Green said he did not believe the corporation should be paying Mr Lineker’s £1.35 million salary.
The Match Of The Day host described accusations that he called northern voters ‘racist bigots’ as ‘outrageous’.
Staff in the sport department were said to be furious that no one saw how the row would spiral.
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