'Colourful' Spinnaker sponsorship deal divides opinion

What the tower will look like Credit: ITV Meridian

One of Portsmouth's most iconic landmarks is to be painted red and white, and will be known as the Emirates Spinnaker Tower, after Portsmouth Council chiefs sold the naming rights to the airline giant.

The change in colour has sparked quite a reaction in the city, especially among proud football fans, surprised that the tower is turning the colour of arch rivals Southampton.

A petition against the change in colour has already gained more than 1500 signatures in just a few hours.

But some think the idea of using a council-owned building to generate revenue from the private sector makes smart business sense.Watch Emma Wilkinson's report: