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BBC bosses ban pundits from wearing Black Lives Matter badges

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The BBC has banned football presenters and guests from wearing Black Lives Matter badges. Senior sources at the corporation told The Telegraph they did not want “visual symbols of support” for the antiracism movement to be worn on screen due to concerns it was becoming political.

Broadcasters Sky and BT – who had previously encouraged pundits to wear the badges and displayed the Black Lives Matter logo on graphics – have now left the decision up to personal preference.

Former Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra reportedly led a move drop the badges for Sky’s Premier League coverage on Tuesday.

But they made a comeback on Wednesday when Evra’s long-time Chelsea counterpart Ashley Cole chose to continue wearing his badge.

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