Lack of phlegm and a storm blowing on the “bib”. The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) announced on Friday that it had withdrawn its star presenter, Gary Lineker, following a tweet by the former English footballer in which he compared the government’s language on refugees to that of Germany in the 1930s. for him.
After the Conservative government announced on Tuesday a new bill aimed at preventing migrants arriving by channel from seeking asylum in the UK, Gary Lineker, who is very active on Twitter, denounced the social network A harsh policy targeting the most vulnerable, with language not unlike that used by Germany in past years 30 in.
The 62-year-old former England striker’s words, followed by nearly 9 million netizens, have sparked lively debate in a tense context over immigration issues, but also frequent criticism of the impartiality aimed at public broadcasting by the British right. Then the BBC claimed it was going “to discuss” with the presenter Game of the daya very popular football program that has been broadcast every Saturday since 1964.
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In response, former Arsenal striker Ian Wright said he would not take part in the show on Saturday, when he usually appears as an expert. “Everyone knows what that means Game of the day For me, but I told the BBC I wouldn’t be there tomorrow.”He said on Friday. Then, it was Alan Shearer, another English football legend, who announced that he would not be taking part in the parade on Saturday either in solidarity with Lineker.
Politically, the audiovisual group’s decision has been denounced by many figures, from the opposition Labor Party to Scottish Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who have described it as“indefensible” BBC position. She puts, according to her, “Freedom of expression in the face of political pressure is in danger”.
“The BBC has damaged its credibility by appearing to be submitting to government pressure”said former BBC director general Greg Dyke. According to him, the duty of impartiality required of staff working in political news should not apply to providers of entertainment programmes. According to the newspaper Daily Express On Saturday, a group of 36 British Conservative MPs reportedly wrote a letter to the group’s chief executive, Tim Davey, asking for an apology. “without reservation” presenter.
“Mr. Nice”
After the outrage his tweet caused, Gary Lineker reiterated that he assumes his words. He also thanked his supporters on Twitter. “I have never received so much love and support in my entire life (except maybe the World Cup goals). I want to thank each and every one of you. I will continue to speak out for the voiceless.Books in particular.
Gary Lineker, 48 goals in the English jersey until his retirement in 1994, has provided the show since 1999 Game of the day on the BBC. Nicknamed “Mr. Nice” (“Mr. Nice”) for his irresistible behavior throughout his career, he has since become a prominent presenter and expresses his political positions without restraint, notably against Brexit in favor of welcoming the exiles.
The new bill, which according to the government aims to put an end to the illegal arrival of migrants through the Channel, has been criticized by the United Nations and several human rights groups. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees accused London of shortcomings “End of the right to asylum”.
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