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'An Open letter to the PM' blog discussion
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This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it.
Read Martin's "An Open letter to the Prime Minister on Bank Charges" Blog.
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While I notice Mr Clegg has pledged his support for automatic payback, it's somewhat disappointing that Mr Cameron hasn't.
I expect even more fluffiness off Mr Brown's office should they deign to reply. Something along the lines of "we are thinking of looking into making swift payments," no doubt.
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Very good point - i've changed that text to
"We were delighted to see you take interest in this crucial issue, especially as the ‘Bank Charges Consumer Charter’ posted on the number 10 website in Summer 2007 held the undistinguished honour of being the largest ever petition you chose not to respond to."
Please note, answers don't constitute financial advice, it is based on generalised journalistic research. Always ensure any decision is made with regards to your own individual circumstance.
On the otherside of the coin, its goin to cost the banks more if they pay back automatically.
I think as it stands you can reclaim the last 6 years charges, would it not be a fair compromise if say the banks automatically calculated the last 4 years then wrote with an offer of that?
If you wanted to reclaim the full 6 then it would be down to the individuall to get the info, fill the forms and do the leg work themselves.
Given the fact that Gordon (is a moron) Brown and his government didn't / wouldn't respond to the previous No10 petition, do you think he'll reply to this open letter?. Nick Clegg says he backs automatic repayments but does anyone really think the Lib Dems will form the next Government and the Tories and Labour have too much vested interest (too many peers / donators on the boards of banks) to force automatic repayments.
I think they should be forced to automatically repay all the money. It's just a pity you can only reclaim for the last 6 years as about 12 years ago I was only getting something along the lines of £650 per month and the bank was taking over £100 every month!
Heck, this sort of mess makes me want to stand for Parliament...