High-Profile BBC Presenters Banned From Attacking Political Parties

The new BBC guidelines come after a row over a presenter’s social media post that compared UK asylum policy to 1930s Germany.

"Match of the Day" host Gary Lineker leaves his home following reports that the BBC is to have a "frank conversation" with the ex-England striker after Home Secretary Suella Braverman branded as "irresponsible" the TV presenter's comments in which he compared the language used to launch the government's new asylum policy to 1930s Germany, in London, on March 9, 2023. PA Media

Flagship presenters are free to express their views on social media but should stop short of endorsing or attacking political parties, according to new BBC guidelines.

The broadcaster has published a guide on individual use of social media, outlining rules for high-profile presenters and those working across all news divisions.