Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker was suspended by the BBC earlier this year after tweeting about the government's asylum policy
The former footballer was eventually welcomed back to the BBC, following a revolt from major stars of the broadcaster, including the entire main Match of the Day presenting team.Now new rules around impartiality for non-news, flagship presenters have been unveiled following a review by former ITN boss John Hardie.
The new guidance recommends that high-profile flagship hosts should be allowed to express their views on political issues and policies. However, they should not be allowed to take part in any political campaigning. The BBC's flagship shows include Match of the Day, The Apprentice, Dragon's Den, Strictly Come Dancing, Antiques Roadshow, Masterchef, Top Gear and major sporting live event. Stars such as Alan Sugar, Lineker and others will now have"a particular responsibility to respect the BBC's impartiality, because of their profile on the BBC".
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