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BBC crisis over Gary Lineker suspension mounts as presenters walk out

BBC is embroiled in a crisis over its decision to suspend Gary Lineker from Match of the Day, leading to a walkout by other BBC staff and contributors and disruption of weekend sports coverage.

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  • Gary Lineker 'stepped back' from Match of the Day after accused of breaching BBC's political impartiality policy.
  • BBC staff and contributors have walked out in protest, leading to disruption of weekend sports coverage.
  • BBC director-general Tim Davie is seeking to buttress corporation's impartiality.
  • Row piles pressure on leadership over its perceived pro-government bias.
  • BBC is working hard to resolve the situation and hopes to do so soon.
BBC crisis over Gary Lineker suspension mounts as presenters walk out
Gestures of support for ‘Match of the Day’ host brings widespread disruption to network’s weekend sports coverage
Financial TimesChris Cook

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