[Stockland Hillman]

They are bit stuck now, I agree.

If they suspend him, it creates a crisis as happened before. Equally, he can’t be seen as untouchable so if he does go over the line something needs to be done - either a suspension, or “the line” moved to allow more commentary from big-name presenters. Meanwhile, Gary keeps tweeting in a way which probably does contravene the guidance but there is no will to do anything about it.

It’s basically a mess.

And, if there is still genuine confusion over what is and is not allowed, then the existing guidance is clearly inadequate.

Read the guidelines here:

www.bbc.co.uk .

For those in a professional organisation, the guidelines are clear and use simple English , with a logical construct that is well within a GCSE level students grasp. Definitely within the grasp of a multi million pound senior worker, and if it's not perhaps someone could Read it to him.

There's no getting around the respect section and the requirements not to bring the BBC into disrepute.