Nigel Farage slams a ‘work of fiction’ debanking review after no evidence of political discrimination by Coutts is found
FURIOUS Nigel Farage yesterday slammed a “work of fiction” debanking review after it found no evidence of political discrimination.
The independent probe was launched after he accused posh bank Coutts of closing his account over his views.
Earlier this year, Coutts owner NatWest admitted serious failings in its treatment of the Brexiteer.
But yesterday law firm Travers Smith — commissioned to carry out the review — said there was no evidence of discrimination.
It examined 84 account closures over a two-year period to July, which were around ten per cent of the 897 shut in that time.
Former Ukip leader Mr Farage, who came third in I’m A Celebrity, insisted: “The Travers Smith report is a work of fiction.
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“It bears no relation to the contents of the documents disclosed by the bank as to the true reasons why they closed my account.
“The report does however admit there are serious deficiencies in the way NatWest close accounts in such a subjective fashion. The NatWest group now need to take a cold, hard look at their procedures.”
The review said Coutts could improve the way “exit decisions are communicated to customers”.
Coutts chief Mohammad Syed said it is “clear there are lessons to be learned”.
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He added: “The experience of some of our customers fell short of what they should expect and we apologise to them.”
NatWest chief Alison Rose quit in July after discussing Mr Farage’s account with a BBC journalist.
