Jamie Oliver Calls for Chewing Gum Ban on British Streets, Saying It “Ruins” Them

Jamie Oliver says councils should ban chewing gum across Britain, claiming it has “ruined” streets with sticky litter that can’t easily be cleaned. Speaking to The Telegraph in London, he urged mayors—including London Mayor Sadiq Khan—to address the problem. Oliver noted that Singapore bans gum sales and imports, while the UK has no nationwide ban, though spitting or throwing gum is punishable by fines. He also pointed to efforts and petitions pushing for restrictions.