TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to Lineker’s apology for sharing an antisemitic post
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Responding to Gary Lineker’s apology for sharing an antisemitic post, Elliot Keck, head of campaigns at the TaxPayers' Alliance, said:
“Lineker’s loathsome social media posts have brought the Beeb crashing to a new reputational low.
“It isn’t just about one offensive post, but a pattern of behaviour that has brought the state broadcaster into disrepute while he rakes in a massive £1.3 million taxpayer-funded salary.
“The BBC must stop indulging Lineker’s political grandstanding and sever ties now. If they are serious about restoring credibility, they cannot continue to reward those who spread hate.”
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Media contact:
William Yarwood
Media Campaign Manager, TaxPayers' Alliance
william.yarwood@taxpayersalliance.com
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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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- The TPA’s most recent BBC Rich List revealed that there were 227 senior leaders and 220 individuals with on-air roles receiving salaries of over £100,000 in 2023-24.