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Gary Lineker: New rules for BBC flagship presenters after social media row

The BBC has issued new rules for flagship presenters, including Gary Lineker, following a controversy over Lineker's tweet comparing a government policy to 1930s Germany.
The rules state that presenters on flagship programs must not endorse or attack a political party, criticize individual politicians, or take up official roles in campaigning groups.
The new guidelines recognize the importance of freedom of expression but impose restrictions during the program's airing and for two weeks before and after.

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Times of India

Why has BBC issued new social media guidelines and what is the Gary Lineker controversy? Know about the new regulations

The BBC has released updated guidelines regarding the personal use of social media for all its employees. These guidelines include a clear emphasis on the impartiality of flagship show hosts, stating that they should refrain from endorsing or criticizing political parties directly or indirectly.

2 months ago·India

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BBC News

Gary Lineker: New rules for BBC flagship presenters after social media row

The guidance has been issued following a review into BBC presenters' social media.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Independent

Gary Lineker praises BBC’s new rules for presenters in wake of impartiality row

Independent review, led by former ITN boss John Hardie follows commnets by Match Of The Day host about government’s migrant policy

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Gary Lineker row sparks new rules for flagship BBC presenters

The BBC has put in place new rules for the presenters of flagship programmes including Antiques Roadshow, The Apprentice, Match of the Day and MasterChef.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

BBC slaps new rules on Gary Lineker and 13 other presenters after bitter row

Gary Lineker has responded to a new set of guidelines from his BBC bosses which aim to crack down on presenters airing their political views following his Twitter row

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Channel News Asia

BBC updates social media rules for star presenters like Gary Lineker

LONDON : Britain's BBC said its top stars such as Gary Lineker could opine on political issues on social media but must stop short of campaigning, in new guidelines prompted by a row over the sports presenter's comments about immigration policy earlier this year.Lineker, host of "Match of the Day" and the

2 months ago·Singapore

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