Gary Lineker tweet a technical breach, ex-BBC head says
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TV and radio coverage have been hit throughout Sunday as the stand off between the host and the BBC continues.It follows an unprecedented day of turmoil for the BBC's sports operation on Saturday, with staff including some of the most recognisable faces and voices associated with the broadcaster walking out.
On Saturday, Match of the Day was cut to a 20-minute highlight reel with no punditry, commentary or opening theme, though viewing figures were up by almost half a million at 2.58m.The BBC has not commented further on behind-the-scenes efforts to resolve the situation. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt - who earlier said he "profoundly" disagreed with Lineker's tweet - told the programme that he thought "making sure the BBC maintains its reputation for independence and impartiality is the outcome that matters most".Mr Davie told BBC News on Saturday he was in "listening mode" about how to reform impartiality rules for staff outside of the news operation after a "difficult day".
Home Secretary Suella Braverman and Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer have both attacked the presenter this week for his comparison between the government's language and Nazi Germany.Labour's Shadow Chancellor Rachael Reeves said the BBC had "clearly come under immense pressure from the Conservative Party to take Gary Lineker off air".
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