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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest

No 10 issues warning to banks after Nigel Farage uproar

Reuters

UK banks must not close individuals’ accounts for political reasons, Rishi Sunak’s government has warned in an escalating row over freedom of speech sparked by Nigel Farage.

The former Ukip and Brexit Party leader said last week that his personal and business bank accounts had suddenly been closed – claiming it was an act of revenge by the “establishment” for Brexit.

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