Around the world, the Gary Lineker story has become a prism to explain various issues convulsing modern Britain, from Brexit and freedom of speech to BBC independence and the Government's immigration policies LeoCendro reports:
and freedom of speech to the BBC’s independence and the government’s controversial immigration policies.newspaper said “Gary Lineker has been the clear winner in this for the attempt to censor his opinions…There was a wave of sympathy from fans, who supported him with posters in stadiums saying, ‘I’m with Gary. Immigrants are welcome.'”said yesterday’s announcement on Mr Lineker’s return did not end the matter.
It also noted that “unlike the US, where the TV landscape is highly polarised… the BBC still largely sets the television news agenda nationally. It is widely seen as one of the most critical institutions in modern Britain, responsible for having shaped everything from culture to the British accent.”
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