Gary Lineker takes the mickey out of David Cameron on Match of the Day

What does a political gaffe “cutting through” look like? Well having Gary Lineker take the mickey out of the Prime Minister on Match of the Day seems like a pretty clear example:

Gary Lineker mugs off David Cameron on MOTD #villagate https://t.co/vqvFIfJmsh

— Labour Press (@labourpress) April 25, 2015

Come on you West Villerhams!

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