Gary Lineker responds to critics of his immigration policy comments

Presenter mocks freedom of speech champions ... demanding silence from those with whom they disagree'

A defiant Gary Lineker has hit back at his critics and thanked his supporters after reports the BBC will have a frank conversation" with the Match of the Day presenter following comments he made comparing Home Office immigration policy to Nazi Germany.

Lineker tweeted on Wednesday: Great to see the freedom of speech champions out in force this morning demanding silence from those with whom they disagree."