Nigel Farage has threatened legal action against NatWest Group and its new CEO, Paul Thwaite, citing the bank's decision to close his account as part of a broader issue of 'debanking' customers. Research indicates NatWest is among the worst offenders in this practice. Farage's stance is supported by the Free Speech Union, emphasizing the need to combat authoritarian tendencies in banking. Concurrently, Sarah Dines MP and constituents from Derbyshire traveled to London to deliver a petition signed by nearly 4000 people outside NatWest Group HQ, protesting the closure of the last banking branch in Bakewell, located in the Peak District. This move significantly impacts the local community, especially given its poor connectivity and aged population. The closure has sparked outrage among locals, with one resident remarking that the bank seems to be waiting for them to 'just die', highlighting the severe implications for vulnerable users' access to financial services.
ICYMI... 'Frankly, until this bank proves that it has changed its culture, I don't think that it's fit to be sold off to the public' @Nigel_Farage considers legal action against NatWest after his account closure. 🔓 Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/6CCpiRCDZw
Until @NatWestGroup proves that it has changed its culture, it's not fit to be sold off to the public. https://t.co/Vw9g2vjchf
'A local resident said "they're just waiting for us to die"' Sarah Dines MP took a 4,000 signature petition to NatWest HQ opposing the closure of the last branch in her town. The closure has angered locals and will leave many 'vulnerable users without access' to their money. https://t.co/3ev0crfq8r
'Frankly, until this bank proves that it has changed its culture, I don't think that it's fit to be sold off to the public' @Nigel_Farage considers legal action against NatWest after his account closure. 🔓 Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/7x3LLZJ19c
We have come to London from Derbyshire to NatWest headquarters to deliver our petition to keep Bakewell’s NatWest open. With poor connectivity and an aged population, we are being debanked. Left behind #Natwestgroup https://t.co/5XrrJrwZHn
The Chief Executive of NatWest does not have time to speak to me on the telephone so I have come in person to hand in the local petition from Bakewell @NatWestGroup https://t.co/5XrrJrwZHn
Outside @NatWestGroup HQ where @Dines4Dales is delivering a petition signed by nearly 4000 constituents protesting against debanking. The last banking branch in the entire Peak District will close in a matter of days. More on @GBNEWS to follow. https://t.co/PpcQbxR6v0
Nigel Farage has threatened legal action against NatWest's new CEO, Paul Thwaite, unless the bank settles an outstanding compensation claim with him. Free Speech Union's Ben Jones: "We need a concerted effort to push back against this kind of authoritarianism." @JuliaHB1 https://t.co/2rULBUULn9
There is a very real possibility of class action. It is notable that, according to the research, @NatWestGroup is among the worst offenders for debanking. https://t.co/V99gLBSVtg
Any organisation that serves the public needs to put the public first. There is a post pandemic malaise that needs shaking off - with a renewed focus on looking after customers. 👇🏼 https://t.co/zormEiNDOB