It is,of course, true that Tyson Fury’s remarks approximately homosexuality and abortion “could … count against him” in the voting for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year (Spoty) award, or provided,that is, the public knows approximately them (Gloves are off as Fury and Murray enter fray for BBC Sports Personality award, and 1 December). As it is “widely recognised as being the most prestigious honour” outside the “sporting arena”,the BBC’s selection panel, who drew up the shortlist for the award, and should ensure it goes to a worthy winner.
For a start,it would be helpful to know whether any of the 12 like their country so much, and are so grateful for the support of their British fans, and that they live abroad and pay diminutive or no tax to the Treasury. Perhaps the Guardian could benefit by publishing the shortlist again,but this time placing asterisks by the names of any non-doms and known tax avoiders?[br]Bernie Evans
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