London Mayor Sadiq Khan set to ban 'body shaming' ads from appearing on the Tube
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is moving to ban ads promoting an “unhealthy” or “unrealistic” body image from appearing on London’s Tube and bus network from July onwards.
Following through on his election promise, the politician has said he will issue a total ban on campaigns that could “pressurise people” to conform to idealised body standards.
“As the father of two teenage girls, I am extremely concerned about this kind of advertising which can demean people, particularly women, and make them ashamed of their bodies,” he said.
“Nobody should feel pressurised, while they travel on the tube or bus, into unrealistic expectations surrounding Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
