'Absolutely disgraceful': Tory minister attacks how Nigel Farage has been treated by Coutts bank
Wednesday, 19 July 2023 Claims that Nigel Farage's private bank closed his account because it did not share his "values" are "scandalous", a cabinet minister has said.
Nigel Farage has claimed that an apology from the chief executive of NatWest Group is only "a start", as he called for a “wholesale review” of the UK’s banking industry amid a political furore over the closure of bank accounts and freedom of speech.
Dame Alison Rose apologised to the former...
Rishi Sunak experienced a significant by-election setback and faces further pain in council contests across England. Labour's Chris Webb secured victory in the parliamentary seat of Blackpool South, marking a noteworthy swing of 26.33% from the Tories. This victory for Sir Keir Starmer's party was accompanied by successful council wins in areas poised to be critical battlegrounds in upcoming general election.
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Rishi Sunak experienced a significant by-election setback and faces further pain in council contests across England. Labour's Chris Webb secured victory in the parliamentary seat of Blackpool South, marking a noteworthy swing of 26.33% from the Tories. This victory for Sir Keir Starmer's party was accompanied by successful council wins in areas poised to be critical battlegrounds in upcoming general election. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has renewed his demand for Rishi Sunak to go to the polls after the prime minister suffered a by-election drubbing and bruising.. Sky News
In a speech alongside newly elected MP Chris Webb, Sir Keir Starmer said the result in Blackpool South had sent a message “directly to the Prime Minister” demanding a change. Labour’s Chris Webb won the Blackpool South parliamentary seat with a swing of 26.33% from the Tories. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
There was good news for Labour deep in the so-called “blue wall” of the traditional Conservative heartland of Hampshire. The party gained seven seats and a majority on Rushmoor council, an area that includes the army town of Aldershot, while the Tories lost eight seats and overall control. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Treasury minister Andrew Griffith says the banking sector must learn lessons from the row over Nigel Farage’s bank account, after Dame Alison Rose resigned as chief executive of NatWest Group. Report..
Nigel Farage has told Kay Burley that a scandal over the closure of his Coutts bank account has "completely absorbed my life for many months".
Wednesday, 19 July 2023
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