As individuals, of course they do. Some may be admirers of Farage.

Those though all need to be left at home when tasked with determining how to achieve the objectives of the bank. Objectives that will be defined by the Board and implemented by senior management.

It’s no different to a Palace player who supports Brighton and has done all his life. He is a professional and cannot allow personal feelings to cloud his mind when doing his job.

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Indeed

Responsibility Deficit Disorder is a medical condition. Symptoms include inability to be corrected when wrong, false sense of superiority, desire to share personal info no else cares about, general hubris. It's a medical issue rather than pure arrogance.

It is unsubstantiated spin to suggest that Coutts board members are admirers of Farage.

The objectives of Coutts bank is stated in their mission statement and can be summarised as helping to make rich so-and-sos richer:

"Exceptional service tailored to each client’s needs sits at the very heart of Coutts. The private bank adopts a personal and innovative approach to helping those with wealth to save, borrow and invest their money for themselves, their families and their future. Its people strive to provide the ‘human touch’ every step of the way, supported by technology that makes it easier for clients to manage their ever-changing needs.
Having helped affluent people for over three centuries, Coutts understands what it means to be wealthy – the opportunities it brings and the challenges it creates. Its experts are therefore ideally positioned to become trusted partners to their clients, helping them make the most of their money today and for years to come.
From day-to-day banking to bespoke borrowing, from philanthropy to the family business, Coutts helps its clients thrive. It’s a firm believer in sustainability, and keeps its clients informed on how it’s doing right by both people and planet.
The bank also opens doors to many unique opportunities for its clients, through its strong network of influential people, powerful insight into today’s hot topics and carefully curated events.
Eligibility criteria, fees and charges apply.”

Water companies are public utilities and required by law to maintain service. Banks are not.

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Banks just do what they like and when they go bust expect the taaxpayer to shut up and bail them out.

So yeah I do think they have a public responsibility otherwise next time they get into trouble we should let them sink just like the cornershop.

One more point

That’s for the bank to assess. It’s their business. Not yours or mine. I don’t think it’s likely that your examples will be regarded as threats, but it’s not up to me.

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