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The former England goal scorer hit back at the Conservative MP after she mentioned him in a football analogy in the Commons. He is already in a Twitter row for comparing the government's new asylum policy to Nazi Germany

Gary Lineker has left a large proportion of Conservative politicians foaming at the mouth after expressing his disgust at the Government’s Illegal Migration Bill, leading to a campaign to get him sacked - purely, it seems, for having an opinion

Gary Lineker found himself in the spotlight on Wednesday after a controversial tweet comparing the government's proposed immigration policy to that of the Nazis

Gary Lineker has hit out on social media for his comments being blown "out of proportion" after he compared the the recent proposed Tory immigration policy to Nazi Germany

The BBC reportedly will not be taking disciplinary action against Gary Lineker after he appeared to draw comparison between the government's proposed immigration policy and Nazi Germany in a tweet

The Match of the Day host's tweet comparing the UK's new Illegal Migration Bill to Nazi Germany has caused a headache for his employers

Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has told reporters outside his London home that he stands by his tweet, where he slammed the government's new immigration policy which he likened to 1930s Germany

Good Morning Britain hosts Kate and Ben posed the question of whether celebrity public figures should weigh in, amid Gary Lineker’s criticised comments on the government's asylum policy

Right-wing MPs demanding ex-footballer's sacking would have more credence if they were also critical of others who have tested the limits of BBC impartiality

Football legend faces “impartiality” rap just weeks after it emerged BBC chairman Richard Sharp had introduced someone to ex-Prime Minister to guarantee loan

Piers Morgan has now issued a statement regarding pal Gary Lineker's refusal to back down amid his row with BBC bosses, following the Match of the Day presenter likening the current UK government to using similar language Nazi Germany did in the 30s

Gary Lineker's former BBC colleague Mark Lawrenson said he was 'totally wrong' for his comments after he appeared to draw comparisons between the government's new Illegal Migration Bill and Nazi Germany

Emily Maitlis, who was once found to have breached impartiality rules during her time at the BBC, has offered her thoughts on the saga involving Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker, the government and her former employer

Question Time viewers are calling on the BBC to review Fiona Bruce's 'bias' amid the ongoing asylum row with Gary Lineker following his controversial migrant tweets

It comes after the BBC confirmed earlier today that they would speak to Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker after he compared the government's new asylum policy to Nazi Germany in a tweet

Union boss representing senior civil servants has written to Rishi Sunak and urged him to order the Home Secretary to withdraw and apologise for the comments to Tory supporters on Tuesday

Gary Lineker took to social media to respond to the BBC shake-up that has staff being impartial online

The BBC are set to hold talks with Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker after he described the government's new Illegal Migration Bill "beyond awful" on social media

Ex-footballer Gary Lineker appeared to compare the government's "beyond awful" new Illegal Migration Bill, which was unveiled by home secretary Suella Braverman on Tuesday, with Nazi Germany

Home secretary Suella Braverman has said a plan to prevent migrants using small boats to enter the UK is needed because the asylum system is being “overwhelmed”, with Lineker slamming the claims

It won't earn him diddly squat, but Jeremy Clarkson has apparently been voted the sexiest man in the UK - and he's not the only surprise name on the list

The taxman is arguing that the presenter owes the bill in relation to income received from BBC and BT Sport between 2013 and 2018 - but former striker's lawyer says HMRC should be looking at the broadcasters

Newcastle have fallen foul of nonsensical rules as they gear up for their first cup final in 24 years against Manchester United in the Carabao Cup showpiece at Wembley

The great John Motson, who has died at the age of 77, was the sound of football in England for over 50 years, taking fans through giant-killings, quests for World Cup glory and some of the English game's greatest moments.

Tribute from individuals and clubs within football have poured in following the death of iconic commentator John Motson with Gary Lineker and Jamie Carragher among those to share their thoughts