The Match of the Day prompt reader called the new Illegal Migration Bill an
“immeasurably cruel policy directed at the most vulnerable people, in language
that is not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s”.
The plans, unveiled by Suella Braverman, the Home Secretary, on Tuesday,
effectively ban those arriving via an illegal route from claiming asylum in the
UK.
Anyone caught attempting to enter the country illegally will also be barred from
returning or from claiming British citizenship in the future.
Mr Lineker's remarks were widely condemned by critics, who said they were
inappropriate for a BBC employee.
Robert Jenrick, the immigration minister whose wife and children are Jewish,
had condemned Mr Lineker's remarks earlier on Wednesday.
“My children are the grandchildren of Holocaust survivors and I think those
sorts of words should not be thrown around lightly,” he told Times Radio.
“Gary Lineker is paid for by the British taxpayer and it's disappointing that he
is so far out of step with the British public.”
In a separate interview on LBC, he suggested Mr Lineker should be sacked by
the BBC, demanding the presenter be shown a “red card”.
Ms Braverman echoed Mr Jenrick, calling Mr Lineker’s remarks
“irresponsible”.
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