De-Banking and the Free Speech Battle: The High Cost of the Wrong Opinion | Saturday Extra
Aug 12, 2023
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Jacob Rees-Mogg, a Conservative MP and host of State of the Nation on GB News, dives into the alarming trend of de-banking based on political views. He discusses efforts to legislate against discriminatory banking practices and the societal implications for free speech. Rees-Mogg highlights high-profile cases of financial exclusion, comparing the evolving ESG criteria across the U.S. and U.K. He emphasizes the importance of bold political expression in promoting a healthy democracy.
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.
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