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Match of the Day anchor Gary Lineker was asked by the BBC to step back from presenting their flagship football highlights program, Match of the Day, until they agree on a social media policy. Lineker, a former England international football player and previous winner of the prestigious Golden Boot award, tweeted his own views on the government’s Stop Small Boats policy provoking a row over the impartiality of freelance BBC TV presenters.

BBC licence payers, not Lineker, robbed of freedom of expression David Montgomery

11 times activist group Led by Donkeys have trolled UK and US politicians and mocked companies - in pictures

Led by Donkeys: 11 times activists mocked politicians and companies

Boris Johnson has become the highest-paid MP this year as politicians declare an eye-watering £8 million in earnings on top of their parliamentary salaries. Credit: Getty Images

Explainer Boris Johnson tops list as MPs declare £8M in outside earnings

The Andrew Neil Show returns to Channel 4 this Sunday. (Credit: Channel 4)

Explainer The Andrew Neil Show returns to Channel 4 for a third season

Iranian and Russian hackers targeting UK journalists and politicians

Donald Trump will be allowed back on Facebook and Instagram (Photo: Getty Images)

Meta reinstates Donald Trump on Facebook after two-year ban

Chris Hipkins will become New Zealand’s next Prime Minister (Photo: Getty Images)

New Zealand’s incoming PM Chris Hipkins condemns Jacinda Ardern abuse

Rishi Sunak today took on Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer at the weekly PMQs session in the House of Commons. Credit: PA

Analysis Who won PMQs? Our verdict as Sunak and Starmer clash over economy

A watchdog has told MPs they can host Christmas parties at taxpayers’ expense. Credit: Mark Hall / NationalWorld

MPs told they can expense Christmas parties for staff to taxpayers

Players kneel down against racism before the UEFA EURO 2020 Group D football match between England and Scotland at Wembley Stadium in London on June 18, 2021 (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

England will take the knee in Qatar as OneLove armbands plan abandoned

How long can Liz Truss remain Prime Minister? Credit: Mark Hall / NationalWorld

Long read: Will Liz Truss remain as Prime Minister after U-turns?

The Metropolitan Police will issue 20 fines over the No 1o partygate scandal (Photo: Getty Images)

Met Police to issue 20 fines over No 10 lockdown breaching parties