Nigel Farage has claimed that an apology from the chief executive of NatWest Group is only "a start", as he called for a “wholesale review” of the UK’s banking industry amid a political furore over the closure of bank accounts and freedom of speech.
Dame Alison Rose apologised to the former Ukip and Brexit Party leader on Thursday for "deeply inappropriate comments" made about him in official papers.
It comes after private bank Coutts, owned by NatWest Group, suddenly closed Mr Farage’s account, with him claiming it was because of his political views.
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A man who threw a coffee cup at Reform UK leader and Clacton MP Nigel Farage during the General Election campaign has been given a suspended sentence.
Josh Greally, 28, from Derbyshire, was arrested in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, on 11 June after throwing what looked like a paper cup containing a liquid, and another object, at Mr Farage. Reacting to the verdict on Wednesday, Mr Farage said: "Frankly, if a man can threaten me in that way and not get a custodial sentence, that doesn't give much deterrence to anyone else. I am dissatisfied in the extreme."
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Conservative leadership candidate Mel Stride condemns “deeply irresponsible” comments made by Nigel Farage after the stabbing of three girls in Southport. The Reform UK leader posted messages on social media that seemed to question information provided by police over the suspect. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Stand Up To Racism activists have targeted the Reform UK party's London HQ as they accuse Nigel Farage and his MPs of whipping up racism and creating an atmosphere that allows the far right to run riot. Protest organiser Samira Ali said her gatherings have helped stop the far right from mobilising. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Thousands of anti-racism protesters have decended on Reform UK's headquarters in Victoria, central London. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice distances the party from far-right extremists who have taken part in violent street riots across the UK in recent days. Speaking to Jeremy Vine on Channel 5, the MP for Boston and Skegness says he does not want ‘any of those people voting for us’ – but also says the prime minister was wrong to label all of them far-right. Report by Chinnianl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Nigel Farage has accused the prime minister of lining the UK up for "regulated realignment" as he plans to enter a new treaty with Germany. "I just fear we are really heading for BINO - Brexit in name only - under a Labour government," Mr Farage added. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative Councillor Raymond Connolly says social media messages sent by his wife which stirred up racial hatred were out of character, insisting “she is not that person”. Lucy Connolly pleaded guilty at Northampton Crown Court to a charge of inciting racial hatred by publishing and distributing "threatening or abusive" written material on X, formerly Twitter. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Foreign Secretary David Lammy tells MPs in the House of Commons that the UK will be suspending 30 out of 350 arms export licences to Israel. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy describes issues with fans trying to buy tickets for Oasis concerts as “deeply depressing” and says the government will look at an “overhaul of the system”. Hundreds of people have officially complained about how Oasis tickets were advertised after prices for the band's reunion tour soared due to dynamic pricing. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former home secretary James Cleverly calls for Conservatives to “unite” as launches his campaign to become leader of the party. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The prime minister says the scrapping of single-phrase inspection headline grades for schools in England will be a relief for parents. Sir Keir Starmer tells reporters on a visit to a primary school in Orpington; "this move today is about driving up standards, making sure we've got a richer picture”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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