Law & Policy Active Updated Aug 18, 2026
The Gag Big Ag campaign
Hackney's mayor pledged what Adfree Cities calls a UK-first ban on meat and dairy advertisements on council-owned land, joining the group's nationwide Gag Big Ag campaign against factory-farming ads. The fight tests whether local ad bans can pressure meat and fast-food brands, which spent over £110 million on UK outdoor advertising in 2024 alone, and whether other UK councils follow Hackney's lead.
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Aug 18, 2026 Latest
Hackney's mayor pledged what Adfree Cities called a UK-first ban on meat and dairy advertisements on council-owned land, backing the group's nationwide Gag Big Ag campaign; McDonald's and KFC spent more than £110 million on UK outdoor advertising in 2024 alone.
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