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The Observer – Linekar row threatens to topple BBC chiefs and hit asylum plan Summary of the front page The Observer says the Lineker row “threatens to topple BBC chiefs” as well as “derail parts of the government’s controversial new asylum policy”. In its Sunday spread, the paper reports that BBC Chairman Richard Sharp and the corporation’s Director General Tim Davie “were both under growing pressure to resign,” as leading sports and media personalities have continued to defend the football star’s “right to criticise what he regards as racist language used by ministers to promote their immigration policy”. The front…

The BBC was forced to scrap much of its weekend sports programming as presenters walked out in support of football host Gary Lineker, who was suspended for sending a tweet criticising the British government’s new asylum policy.

The Sunday Telegraph – I won’t quit, says BBC boss as he hints at climbdown Summary of the front page The Sunday Telegraph reports on comments made by BBC Director General Tim Davie, who said he would “absolutely not” be resigning but admitted “this has been a tough time for the BBC”. Interviewed by BBC News, Mr Davie apologised to licence fee payers after a day of disruption for sports programming. The front page reports Prince Harry’s children – Archie and Lili might not attend the coronation due to their young age. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a…

The Sunday Times – Linekar chaos piles pressure on BBC chiefs Summary of the front page On its front page, the Sunday Times reports that the broadcaster has “descended into chaos with its chairman facing renewed pressure to resign”. The paper says Lineker’s suspension from hosting Saturday’s MOTD in an impartiality row over his social media use “led to mutiny” as many presenters, pundits and commentators pulled out in solidarity. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

The BBC was forced to scrap much of its weekend sports programming as the network scrambled to stem an escalating crisis over its suspension of soccer host Gary Lineker for comments criticizing the British government’s new asylum policy.

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The support for Gary Lineker continues following the disruption to the BBC’s football scheduling on Saturday.

Sunday Mirror – Linekar: I’ll never be silenced Summary of the front page The Sunday Mirror leads on comments from Gary Lineker’s son, George. The paper says he has described the row as “hurtful” but says his father “won’t go back on his word” and be silenced. Writing in the paper, the Labour peer, Baroness Lister, predicts many in the House of Lords will reject the legislation as “cruel and inhumane”. The front page is fully dedicated to the Linekar story. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Most of Sunday’s front pages reflect the impact of a day of disruption for sports programming at the BBC following the decision to ask Match of the Day host Gary Lineker to step aside. Sunday Papers – BBC blackout and pressure on government asylum plan According to the Mail on Sunday, the BBC experienced a “day of unprecedented drama” due to the lack of football coverage after Gary Lineker was removed from air. The paper reports that TV and radio schedules had to be hastily rearranged because other presenters and pundits refused to appear…