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

BBC updates social media rules after Lineker row

Gary Lineker says the new guidelines were "very sensible". Image: YouTube Britain's BBC says top stars such as Gary Lineker can 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.

Gary Lineker will be reined in by new BBC impartiality rules on social media

GARY Lineker, Lord Alan Sugar and Strictly Come Dancing stars will be reined in by new BBC impartiality rules. They are among the flagship show presenters covered by fresh guidelines published by the broadcaster following a row about Match of the Day host Lineker’s political posts on social media. GettyGary Linekar will be reined in by new BBC impartiality rules[/caption] Lineker, 62, yesterday declared the rules “all very sensible”. The guidanc…

Gary Lineker welcomes updated BBC guidelines that ban presenters from attacking political parties

The Match Of The Day host, Gary Lineker, called the updated guidelines “all very sensible".

BBC issues new social media guidance for stars after Lineker row

The BBC published new guidance Thursday on how its stars can use social media, after a review over impartiality prompted by former footballer Gary Lineker criticising the UK government's asylum policy.

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.

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