Gary Lineker being reined in
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ThePrisoner
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atypical_boro
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There were always impartiality guidelines. They were deemed too flimsy and open to attack from both right and left. The new DG’s remit was to tighten them up including personal social media use. Most examples I am seeing are from prior to that. If there are other examples of Sugar or whoever breaching them since then then yes, they should have been pulled up on it too, goes without saying and Sharp should resign asap.
This is a PR disaster for the BBC, but I don’t have much else to say about it. I broadly agree with Lineker’s views AND I can see why his decision to tweet them caused the BBC issues. I’m certainly not here to fall out with anyone, so I don’t think I will be saying anything else on it. Back to the Boro threads for me.
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sambaDTR
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Actually 20 minutes!
“BREAKING MotD to be 20 minutes long with no commentary
BBC One will broadcast a much-reduced episode of Match of the Day this evening, the BBC's sport editor Dan Roan says.
There will be no commentary on the highlights.
It is currently scheduled to begin at 22:20 GMT. “
Redka
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This could be the way forward , I normally fall asleep , wake up rewind a couple of times!
atypical_boro
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Jonathan Ross will be happy!
dooderooni
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Sunak has said it is between the BBC and Lineker and that the 'Stop the boats' campaign is "fair and right".
So basically, he's happy to stand behind the odious bill as it plays well to the core voters, but wants nothing to do with the mess created by installing a load of Tory stooges into the BBC who reacted with gusto to all the criticism of Lineker that Sunak and plenty of other Tory MP's threw his way.
Seems like Sunak and his paymasters know that threatening freedom of speech is not a vote winner. Probably why you've got the bosses of Signal and Whatsapp willing to collaborate to fight the Tory government's attempts to get them to relax the end to end encryption of their apps and allow the state access to your private communications.
For those think the new Luther might be a bit far fetched, I'm sure that the lovely, caring souls in the Tory cabinet would never wish to use anything you do in private against you.
So basically, he's happy to stand behind the odious bill as it plays well to the core voters, but wants nothing to do with the mess created by installing a load of Tory stooges into the BBC who reacted with gusto to all the criticism of Lineker that Sunak and plenty of other Tory MP's threw his way.
Seems like Sunak and his paymasters know that threatening freedom of speech is not a vote winner. Probably why you've got the bosses of Signal and Whatsapp willing to collaborate to fight the Tory government's attempts to get them to relax the end to end encryption of their apps and allow the state access to your private communications.
For those think the new Luther might be a bit far fetched, I'm sure that the lovely, caring souls in the Tory cabinet would never wish to use anything you do in private against you.
the_holgate_roof
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They will probably get record viewers for MOTD for the curiosity factor….
r00fie1
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Alan Sugar has deleted a tweet about the Senegal national football team which he claimed had been misinterpreted.
Lord Sugar tweeted a picture of the team edited to include handbags and sunglasses laid out on sheets, with the caption: “I recognise some of these guys from the beach in Marbella. Multi tasking resourceful chaps.”
The star of the BBC’s The Apprentice, 71, responded to criticism of the post by saying: ”I cant see what I have to apologise for .... you are OTT ... its a bloody joke.”
He then tweeted: “Just been reading the reaction to my funny tweet about the guy on the beach in Marbella . Seems it has been interpreted in the wrong way as offensive by a few people . Frankly I cant see that I think it’s funny. But I will pull it down if you insist.”
The subsequent tweet did nothing to stop the condemnation online, with many describing the “joke” as racism.
Labour MP Dawn Butler said she would be writing to the House of Lords Commissioner for Standards and the BBC calling for an investigation.
The original tweet has since been deleted.
Quote-tweeting a number of other users who had posted screenshots of the deleted message, Lord Sugar said: “if it so vile why have you retweeted it . You make me sick”.
About an hour later, he issued an apology.
He said: “I misjudged me earlier tweet. It was in no way intended to cause offence, and clearly my attempt at humour has backfired. I have deleted the tweet and am very sorry.”
A BBC spokesperson said: “Lord Sugar has acknowledged this was a seriously misjudged tweet, and he’s in no doubt about our view on this. It’s right he’s apologised unreservedly.”
Osasu Obayiuwana, a journalist and radio contributor, told Lord Sugar he should “know better”.
He added: “What you wrote was hurtful and plays to a racist stereotype. If you really don’t see what’s wrong with what you’ve written, you have a lot to learn still.”
Graham Linehan, the television writer, tweeted to Lord Sugar: “What is wrong with you?”
www.independent.co.uk
Lord Sugar tweeted a picture of the team edited to include handbags and sunglasses laid out on sheets, with the caption: “I recognise some of these guys from the beach in Marbella. Multi tasking resourceful chaps.”
The star of the BBC’s The Apprentice, 71, responded to criticism of the post by saying: ”I cant see what I have to apologise for .... you are OTT ... its a bloody joke.”
He then tweeted: “Just been reading the reaction to my funny tweet about the guy on the beach in Marbella . Seems it has been interpreted in the wrong way as offensive by a few people . Frankly I cant see that I think it’s funny. But I will pull it down if you insist.”
The subsequent tweet did nothing to stop the condemnation online, with many describing the “joke” as racism.
Labour MP Dawn Butler said she would be writing to the House of Lords Commissioner for Standards and the BBC calling for an investigation.
The original tweet has since been deleted.
Quote-tweeting a number of other users who had posted screenshots of the deleted message, Lord Sugar said: “if it so vile why have you retweeted it . You make me sick”.
About an hour later, he issued an apology.
He said: “I misjudged me earlier tweet. It was in no way intended to cause offence, and clearly my attempt at humour has backfired. I have deleted the tweet and am very sorry.”
A BBC spokesperson said: “Lord Sugar has acknowledged this was a seriously misjudged tweet, and he’s in no doubt about our view on this. It’s right he’s apologised unreservedly.”
Osasu Obayiuwana, a journalist and radio contributor, told Lord Sugar he should “know better”.
He added: “What you wrote was hurtful and plays to a racist stereotype. If you really don’t see what’s wrong with what you’ve written, you have a lot to learn still.”
Graham Linehan, the television writer, tweeted to Lord Sugar: “What is wrong with you?”
Alan Sugar deletes 'racist' tweet about Senegal football team
'Seems it has been interpreted in the wrong way'
www.independent.co.uk
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dooderooni
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I think bigotry is a prerequisite for hosting The Apprentice, be it here or in the USA.
r00fie1
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TheYorkshireTerrier
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ForssAwakens
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Sunak spelt far wrong and was meant to say far and right
Stocko
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Sunak things places once maybe up and down left below.
the_holgate_roof
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The only thing I would say is, that Wrighty is fortunate enough from a financial perspective to make that decision.
r00fie1
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2/9] Soccer Football - Premier League - Crystal Palace v Manchester City - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - March 11, 2023 Manchester City fan with a sign in support of BBC presenter Gary Lineker inside the stadium before the match
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Mutiny at the BBC: Lineker row causes mounting crisis
The BBC was forced to axe much of its sports coverage on Saturday as presenters refused to work after the broadcaster sought to defend its impartiality by taking Lineker off air over his comments about UK migration policy.
www.reuters.com
r00fie1
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Sometimes principles come before money. Who has how much [?] in their pockets isnt at stake.
Its the victims of the Governments racist immigration policy which is the issue. This argument about Gary Lineker highlights the power of Government to censor ordinary people - in any way it can - to get what it wants. Its done the same over Julian Assange. Frighten dissenters, isolate those who speak up for the voiceless and for truth - thats authoritarianism and totalitarianism. Its the thin end of a big wedge and we`ve seen that over many years. Its an errosion of basic human rights in this country and of democracy.