Post by Carl LaFong on Sept 19, 2023 15:09:00 GMT
The City watchdog says it has found no evidence to suggest politicians' bank accounts are being closed primarily because of their views.
The findings by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) follow a row over threats to close the Coutts account of former Ukip leader Nigel Farage.
Mr Farage, who claimed his account was being shut over his views, told the BBC the findings were "total nonsense".
The FCA stood by its findings but said it would be making further inquiries.
The government said free speech was "a fundamental human right".
www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66851909
The findings by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) follow a row over threats to close the Coutts account of former Ukip leader Nigel Farage.
Mr Farage, who claimed his account was being shut over his views, told the BBC the findings were "total nonsense".
The FCA stood by its findings but said it would be making further inquiries.
The government said free speech was "a fundamental human right".
www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66851909