Gary Lineker has said he believes the BBC wanted him to leave Match of the Day

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He's clearly not at the same end of the political spectrum as the MP for Avoiding Clacton, hence the predictable responses.

Lineker is an independent thinker. Good for him.

He's also a good presenter.

Independent thinker who yes referring to women getting raped and babies getting murdered as that Gaza thing.
If that?s an independent thinker thankfully I have a greater sense of what?s right and wrong.
I really do question people?s morals and ethical values at times.
He?s a first class champagne socialist with no sense of morality.

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Independent thinker who yes referring to women getting raped and babies getting murdered as that Gaza thing.
If that?s an independent thinker thankfully I have a greater sense of what?s right and wrong.
I really do question people?s morals and ethical values at times.
He?s a first class champagne socialist with no sense of morality.

I've looked for the "Gaza thing" quote you referenced in order to understand the context, but can't find it. Perhaps you could put a link up.

I think this interview answers your last point;

https://x.com/Old_GuardianHS/status/1913932900594036943