You don’t need to be a Nigel Farage fan to be outraged by him being stripped of his account by hyper-woke bank
Bank of cranks
YOU do not need to be a Nigel Farage fan to be outraged by him being stripped of his account by a hyper-woke bank.
Or by the lies apparently pumped out to hide its real motivation.
Or by so many on the Left being overtly against free speech when it gives voice to the “wrong” opinions.
Can they not hear themselves cheerleading for Coutts — an exclusive, international private bank for the super-rich? Or simultaneously denying that left-wing “cancel culture” exists while whooping for joy at the ex-Ukip chief being cancelled?
This sinister censorship had nothing to do with Farage’s political prominence nor his alleged lack of wealth, despite the Remainer-stuffed BBC witlessly reporting the latter as if it was fact.
How eagerly those still obsessing 24/7 over their 2016 defeat then gloated that Farage just wasn’t rich enough for Coutts.
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It was a lie. A leaked memo reveals bank executives just despise his views — and regurgitated any attack on him no matter how flimsy, vague or plain false.
“He is considered by many to be a disingenuous grifter,” read one subjective and brainless barb equally applicable to many prominent Remainers.
This guff passed for “evidence” at Coutts. No surprise, perhaps, since its stated priorities are creating “a more inclusive culture” — as long as everyone agrees with it politically, that is.
When the Prime Minister tells you, “This is wrong. No one should be barred from basic services for their political views. Free speech is the cornerstone of our democracy”, it’s time for a rethink.
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A bank which bans customers for not sharing its fashionable opinions should no longer be in business.
Light relief
AT long last, light at the end of the tunnel.
The healthy fall in inflation last month is good news for families.
Not that anyone will feel better off yet. Prices are still rising . . . just not as fast.
Inflation is still far too high at 7.9 per cent. But it is at least now roughly the same as average pay hikes, so most workers are no longer getting poorer.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is right to tell retailers to pass on every cost saving they can. Every little helps.
We’re not out of the woods. But the worst could be over.
Watt a result
THE massive new Tata car battery factory set to create at least 4,000 skilled jobs is a triumph for Britain.
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It took a Government cash injection to secure it for Somerset over Spain. That’s fair enough. Our greater concern is whether it will make electric cars cheaper and with far better mileages.
As long as manufacturers demand mind-boggling sums for vehicles with derisory ranges, the revolution will remain stalled.