Quote Originally Posted by the other bob wilson View Post
Although I do take the point about banks closing accounts for someone's political beliefs, I'm guilty as charged when it comes to Farage. At the time of the 2016 vote, I was a genuine don't know and the main thing which, just about, tipped me into the remain camp was the fact that I just couldn't put myself on the same side as him.
Not quite sure why that is relevant. Whether someone is right - left - nationalist - communist should make no difference.
Coutts has prime ministers, presidents, politicians , judges, generals, journalists, entrepreneurs etc - some which I am sure I will like or indifferent or dislike.

If banks want to discriminate on the grounds the individual is a politically exposed person - then in theory Coutts would have very few customers left.

The good thing to come out of this is that the law will now be changed. Radio4 this morning had various people on giving their opinions - they invited both Nat West and Coutts to come on and discuss their 'policy' - but the interviews were declined.

They have exposed themselves and their industry of their policies - and these will now be changed.