Under plans to protect free speech, banks could lose their licences if they blacklist people with controversial views, The Times reported. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said “this is wrong” and that “no one should be barred from using basic services for their political views”. No one should be barred from using basic services for their political views. Mr Farage said he was “really angry” that several members of his family have been refused bank accounts or had them closed. pic.twitter.com/elbDxPwj4M — Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) July 20, 2023Mr Farage insisted the Coutts documents provided “absolute proof” that his accounts were not closed for commercial reasons.

Source: The Times July 20, 2023 07:51 UTC