MarcoMar 14, 2023
#OwenJones #garylineker #BBCStepBack
Rejoice at Lineker’s victory over the BBC and the right. Then learn the lessons for battles to come | Owen Jones | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/mar/14/gary-lineker-bbc-rightwing-national-debate
Rejoice at Lineker’s victory over the BBC and the right. Then learn the lessons for battles to come

For years, the toxic right have pulled the national debate in their own direction. The mass BBC rebellion showed how we can pull it back, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian
MargaretMar 13, 2023
The BBC should take note. Apparently the right to tell people what they do not want to hear does not extend to their freelance staff on their personal social media accounts. The #BBC need to step back and admit that #Lineker (line Andrew #Neil and others) has the right to free expression of his personal opinion. The solution to this silly situation is simple. #BBCStepBack