Gary Lineker has appeared to shrug off the new BBC director-general’s warning to staff to cut out political tweeting as it is revealed he will not be bound by the new impartiality rules. The outspoken Match of the Day presenter suggested he was relaxed by Tim Davie’s anti-bias drive, which called upon staff to rein in their social media. He replied ‘nah’ in response to suggestions he should be ‘terrified’ of the clampdown. As a freelance presenter Lineker has space to voice his opinions and has not been hamstrung by the BBC’s code of impartiality which restricts full-time employees. He is among a number of stars told they will not be bound by the new social media rules, with it only expected to impact news and current affairs staff. A BBC spokesman said: ‘[Lineker] is not involved in any news or political output for the BBC and, as such, any expression of his personal political views does not affect the BBC’s impartiality.’ Springwatch presenter Packham is also set to escape any censure for his campaigning on social media. Gary Lineker (pictured on a video stressing the benefits of refugees) has appeared to shrug off the new BBC director-general’s warning to employees to… Read full this story
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