Bristol Green leader flies to New York days after airline advert ban
Bristol City Council, led by Green Party member Tony Dyer, became Britain's first authority to ban advertisements for "polluting" industries including flights, non-electric cars and fast fashion on 15 September. The decision was made on environmental grounds, but drew criticism after Dyer flew 3,500 miles to New York just five days later to attend the Urban20 Mayors Summit, raising questions about the consistency of the council's climate commitments.
The advertising ban applies to council-owned billboards, digital screens and bus shelters and is projected to cost Bristol £80,000 annually in lost revenue. Dyer defended his trip by arguing that his presence at the international climate event was essential for representing Bristol and other UK Core Cities, and stated that flight emissions from council politicians' travel had fallen by 64 per cent under his leadership. Conservative critics argued the move illustrated Green Party hypocrisy, whilst the ban also encompasses cruises, travel agents and Black Friday promotions.
- Bristol banned airline adverts but leader flew to New York days later
- Projected to cost council £80,000 yearly in lost advertising revenue
- Council claims 64% reduction in politicians' flight emissions under new leadership
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Hypocrisy of the highest order! Green Party council leader flies 3,500 miles to New York five days after his authority bans airline adverts to tackle ‘polluting sectors’”.