British MP Wants Law to Stop Digital Payment Firms Like PayPal Withdrawing Service Over Political Views

People walk past the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben, at the Houses of Parliament in London, on July 15, 2022. Dominic Lipinski/PA Media

A new clause could make it illegal in the UK for companies like PayPal to demonetise individuals or organisations for political reasons.

On Thursday, Conservative MP Sally-Ann Hart presented an amendment to the Financial Services and Markets Bill, which would make it illegal for a financial services provider to withhold or withdraw service from a customer if it’s related to their freedom of expression.