We've seen various sort of discrete forms of redlining in banks, quietly blacklisting individuals or entities. How does your amendments seek to ensure that underhanded practices aren't used? Initially, Nigel Farage was told by Cootes that they were taking away his account and that they wouldn't say why. And they were only giving him 30 days' notice. What my legislation would do would raise that to 90 days but insist that the banks give a reason.
The issue of “de-banking” has conservatives in the U.S. and abroad sounding the alarm for the sake of free speech. Several banks have recently refused service to people and organizations over their political views. We speak to a member of Parliament in the U.K. who is doing his best to protect people from this harsh punishment. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.