After sharing a pro-Palestinian post featuring a rat emoji — a symbol long associated with antisemitic propaganda — the Match of the Day presenter is facing calls to be sacked by BBC staff. Critics say this isn’t a one-off, but part of a broader pattern of inflammatory political posting.
Journalist Nicole Lampert argues Lineker has been “radicalised” and that his behaviour breaches BBC impartiality and brings the broadcaster into disrepute.
Former BBC and Channel 4 executive Aaqil Ahmed counters that the issue is complex due to Lineker’s freelance status — and suggests the BBC may have already decided to phase him out.
Josh Howie chairs a robust and thoughtful discussion on racism, hypocrisy, impartiality, and whether the BBC can maintain trust in an age of politicised public figures.
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