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Former BBC reporter Jon Sopel says “sorry” to Nigel Farage over Coutts bank account quip

Jon Sopel

A former senior BBC reporter has said “sorry” to Nigel Farage for making mocking comments about Coutts closing the ex-UKIP leader’s bank account.

Highly respected Jon Sopel said Mr Farage must “feel a bit of a Charlie” when it was reported the account was shut for “financial reasons”.

However, it transpired Mr Farage was no longer a welcome customer because of political reasons.

Mr Sopel wrote:

“Dear Nigel, [I] always believed when I get things wrong, I own up to it.

“I got it wrong. Sorry.

“That will teach me to trust reporting of my old employer.

“If your political views were even part of the reason why account was suspended from Coutts that is totally reprehensible.”

Mr Farage replied:

“Jon, Thank you so very much for those words. I fully accept the apology and wish you well.

“As broadcasters we now have a duty to fight for free speech for our viewers and listeners.”

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