Complaints against Paddy Power Six Nations ad upheld by watchdog

Complaints against a Six Nations Paddy Power ad referencing England's 800 years of oppression have been upheld by the advertising watchdog.

Complaints against Paddy Power Six Nations ad upheld by watchdog
Tue, 26 Nov, 2019 - 14:27
Digital Desk staff

Complaints against a Six Nations Paddy Power ad referencing England's 800 years of oppression have been upheld by the advertising watchdog.

The ad was found to be racist, offensive, anti-English and unhelpful in the context of Brexit.

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