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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Jim Waterson Political media editor

Political ads could be heading to UK TV screens due to legal loophole

Screengrab of Rishi Sunak speaking during a Tory party political broadcast
Rishi Sunak speaking during a Tory party political broadcast. Viewers are increasingly switching off these traditional broadcasts. Photograph: No credit

Some viewers are already irritated by the adverts interrupting shows on the ITV catchup service. But they could soon yearn for the halcyon days of shampoo or insurance commercials after being presented with the faces of Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer.

ITV is considering taking paid ads from political parties for the first time during the upcoming general election thanks to a loophole in broadcasting law.

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