Last month, the BBC chair is found to have made "significant errors of judgement" in loaning money to Boris Johnson, then the PM. He keeps his job.
This month, Gary Lineker speaks out about dehumanising laws inspired by Johnson's politics. Lineker gets suspended.
Broadcast union @bectu, which represents thousands of BBC staff, says Lineker decision is “deeply concerning”, a “bow to political pressure” and “double standards” compared to the appointment of Richard Sharp.
Could be disquiet among BBC staff behind the camera as well as on it.
It's a good time to remember that the Chairman of the BBC is Richard Sharp, someone who's donated £400,000+ to the Conservatives and helped Boris Johnson with an £800,000 loan.
Let's remember that when they talk about BBC "impartiality".
In 2011, Jeremy Clarkson called for striking workers to be "shot in front of their families". He continued to present Top Gear for another four years.
After criticising plans to criminalise asylum seekers, Gary Linekar has lasted three days.
Been on air with the one show. I wasn’t down to be doing match of the day tomorrow, but if I was I would of said no and stood with my fellow pundits and @GaryLineker
As commentators on MOTD, we have decided to step down from tomorrow night’s broadcast. We are comforted that football fans who want to watch their teams should still be able to do so, as management can use World Feed commentary if they wish.
Liverpool 7-0 Man Utd 🔴
As Liverpool supporters we’ve had some special days and beating our rivals by seven has to be up there! So obviously I had to do a comic strip ✍️
Available now as a print. RTs really appreciated 🙌
Judging by messages I’m getting @BBCMOTD in meltdown. Any presenter who agrees to replace @GaryLineker tomorrow night will be tainted as effectively a political appointment. Ditto any pundit.