It is horrifying to learn from the Nigel Farage incident that in the democratic country UK freedom of speech is actually vulnerable and at the mercy of the powerful commercial banking industry.
The victim had previously served as Member of the European Parliament for two decades. Although he lost in all seven runs for the British parliament, he still can make an impact on the government. The Economic Secretary to the Treasury met with the heads of 19 banks to tell them that they should not close customers’ accounts because of their political views.
