Freedom of speech ref Nigel Farage's bank accounts

[wilts rover]

It is horrendous that peoples banking details are published in the public domain.

Yes that's why the CEO & Chairman had to resign from Coutts.

As for their business information that is publically available via Companies House as with all UK companies (such as Doncaster Rovers).

But if they dont' get their wealth from their declared businesses - where does it come from?

[wilts rover]

Branton - a lot of 'ifs' in that last post to Billy.

You are the one saying that it's happening. It's up to you to show us.

It may be, I have no idea but would like to see the evidence to make a judgement. It appears not to be the case with that article you shared about Gina Miller and is certainly not the case with Farage having his account closed by Coutts.

[Branton Red]

Branton - a lot of 'ifs' in that last post to Billy.

You are the one saying that it's happening. It's up to you to show us.

It may be, I have no idea but would like to see the evidence to make a judgement. It appears not to be the case with that article you shared about Gina Miller and is certainly not the case with Farage having his account closed by Coutts.

But if it is happening then you agree in principle that it would be very concerning for freedom of speech and our democracy?

I think the scale/lack of scale of the issue will come to light in time. So we'll see.

On Gina Miller the worrying issue for me is that her party has been rejected by 10 different banks. I very much doubt she is lying to come out in support of Nigel Farage!

On Farage I'm a little bored of the argument as we're going round in circles but the Coutts document states in black and white: -

"The Committee did not think continuing banking NF was compatible with Coutts given his publicly-stated views that were at odds with our position as an inclusive organisation. This was not a political decision but one centred around inclusivity and Purpose."

Therefore it is beyond dispute that his views being at odds with the banks was at the very least considered in Coutts decision making process. Which alone is surely wrong.

[drfchound]

It is horrendous that peoples banking details are published in the public domain.

Yes that's why the CEO & Chairman had to resign from Coutts.

As for their business information that is publically available via Companies House as with all UK companies (such as Doncaster Rovers).

But if they dont' get their wealth from their declared businesses - where does it come from?

I’m aware that business detailed can be seen at Companies House wilts but I was talking about peoples banking circumstances.