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Prime minister, rishi sunak, has just issued a statement about the row. he says "as prime minister, i have to do what i believe is right, respecting that not everyone will always agree. that is why i have been unequivocal in my approach to stopping the boats. gary lineker was a great footballer and is a talented presenter. i hope that the current situation between gary lineker and the bbc can be resolved in a timely manner, but it is rightly a matter for them, not the government." as we mentioned, as well as the tv commentary, bbc radio's football commentary has also been impacted by the row. ...

I disagree the whole banning element. i think he has a right to reflectl what other people are thinking. for somebody who has been on match of the day for over 20 years, ijust find it disappointing all that has gone on, reauy. — but i support him. i'm glad to see that other players and other pundits are supporting him so hopefully the bbc get the finger about getting back on tv. i'm disappointed with some of his comments, to be honest. - i think he's let himself down. i do believe in freedom of speech. he should be able to say- what he wants to say but, you know, think you have to take thing...

This is bbc radio 5live. it's a very difficult time for bbc sport and for those who work in the department. and we all hope that gets resolved. personally i found today very difficult but i am a bbc staff member, radio commentator for bbc radio 5live in today, like every saturday afternoon, we provide a service to you, the audience. paul siegert is the national broadcasting organiser for the uk's national union ofjournalists. he says the sports presenters and commentators who have pulled out of other shows this weekend haven't done anything wrong. well, they are not protected legally because t...