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Nigel Farage, a prominent British broadcaster and former politician, has raised concerns about what he perceives as political persecution after several banks in the UK refused to provide him with a bank account without explanation. Farage, known for his involvement in Brexit, claims that these actions are an attempt to force him out of the country. He took to Twitter to express his frustration, stating that the establishment is targeting him and suggesting that this could happen to others as well.
Farage's allegations come after winning the Television and Radio International Club (TRIC) award for best news presenter, where he was reportedly booed and asked to leave the ceremony. He accused the TRIC Awards of deleting a tweet announcing his award and expressed his belief that he is disliked because of the people who voted for him.
The broadcaster shared that he received a call from his primary bank a few months ago, informing him that his accounts would be closed without providing a reason. Despite approaching other banks, Farage has been unsuccessful in securing a personal or business account. He expressed his concerns about the potential impact on his future career and even his ability to remain in the country.
Farage discussed possible explanations for the banks' actions, including the concept of politically exposed persons and potential bias against right-wing politicians. He also mentioned false accusations of receiving money from the Russian government, which he vehemently denies.
The situation raises concerns about the potential silencing or targeting of individuals with different political opinions and the impact it may have on their ability to conduct financial transactions. Farage plans to address the issue further on his show on GB News.