TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to Gary Lineker leaving the BBC
For immediate release
Responding to the resignation of Gary Lineker, Elliot Keck, head of campaigns of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said:
“Licence fee payers will be breathing a sigh of relief at the departure of Gary Lineker from their TV screens.
“For too long, Lineker has been an embarrassment for the BBC, flouting guidelines and ignoring the impartiality rules others are expected to follow, whilst receiving an eye-watering salary.
“To avoid a repeat of this sorry saga, the BBC must ensure that all of its staff and presenters adhere to impartiality rules and not let overpaid ‘talent’ break them with impunity.”
TPA spokespeople are available for live and pre-recorded broadcast interviews via 07795 084 113 (no texts)
Media contact:
William Yarwood
Media Campaign Manager, TaxPayers' Alliance
william.yarwood@taxpayersalliance.com
24-hour media hotline: 07795 084 113 (no texts)
Notes to editors:
- Founded in 2004 by Matthew Elliott and Andrew Allum, the TaxPayers' Alliance (TPA) campaigns to reform taxes and public services, cut waste and speak up for British taxpayers. Find out more at www.taxpayersalliance.com.
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