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Evening Standard
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Patrick Daly

Ministers denounce ‘disgraceful’ treatment of Nigel Farage by Coutts bank

Ministers have backed former Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage after private bank Coutts reportedly closed his account because his views do “not align with our values”.

Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps said the prestigious financial institution’s decision is “absolutely disgraceful”, while Treasury minister Andrew Griffith said it raises “serious concern”.

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