The Prime Minister has broken his silence on the suspension of Gary Lineker from Match of the Day
Rishi Sunak speaks during a press conference following the launch of new legislation on migrant channel crossings at Downing Street on March 7, 2023 in London. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has told how the BBC and Match of the Day presenter Gary Linker can resolve their dispute in “timely manner”.
Football Focus was due to air at midday today but was replaced by Bargain Hunt and The Repair Shop was broadcast instead of Final Score. He also stood by the immigration policy, which is designed to stop migrants illegally crossing the English Channel by boat, was “fair and right”.
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