Motion text
That this House notes repeated political comments on social media regarding left wing protests and the call for a second referendum by well-known and highly paid football presenter Gary Lineker; acknowledges that BBC guidelines restrict other presenters from making politicised comments; and calls upon the BBC to review its position in order to attempt a restoration of public confidence in how presenters earning millions from the public purse can be seen to act impartially.
Signatures (7)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Campbell, Mr Gregory
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
18 December 2018
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
18 December 2018
Girvan, Paul
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
18 December 2018
Simpson, David
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
18 December 2018
Blackman, Bob
Conservative
Signed on
19 December 2018
Swinson, Jo
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
7 January 2019
These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support. The date shown is when the Member withdrew their signature from the motion.
Amendments (1)
After a motion has been tabled, other Members can table amendments to it. Amendments to this motion are shown below.
GARY LINEKER COMMENTS AND THE BBC (Amendment 1)
Line 2, leave out from 'Lineker;' to end and insert 'and agrees with Gary Lineker and urges the Government to listen to him and hold a referendum to give the people the choice between accepting the draft Withdrawal Agreement or staying in the EU.'
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signatures
EDM 1939A1: tabled on 19 December 2018