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11 March 2023

3682 GB adults surveyed

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The BBC recently suspended Gary Lineker from Match of the Day following comments on social media about the government’s asylum policy. Do you think the BBC was right or wrong to suspend Gary Lineker?

Conducted 11 March 2023

YouGov surveyed 3682 GB adults

27%
53%
20%
The BBC recently suspended Gary Lineker from Match of the Day following comments on social media about the government’s asylum policy. Do you think the BBC was right or wrong to suspend Gary Lineker?

Conducted 11 March 2023

YouGov surveyed 3682 GB adults

By:
27%
53%
20%

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