Customers are withdrawing funds and closing accounts after a British bank told them to leave if they didn’t agree with a new pronoun policy.
Halifax revealed new employee name tags featuring preferred pronouns in a tweeted image and captioned it, “Pronouns matter.”The move has caused customers to criticize the bank for “virtue signaling” and hundreds to say they will end relations with the bank.
Halifax representatives replied to several of the comments that questioned the move, noting that the bank strives for “inclusion” and “equality.” We strive for inclusion, equality and quite simply, in doing what’s right. If you disagree with our values, you’re welcome to close your account. ^AndyMCustomers then began to follow suit, including Gareth Roberts, a former Doctor Who scriptwriter.
Hi Andy. Halifax customer since 1988 here. I’m a homosexual man. I’m appalled by your adoption of this homophobic, woman-hating claptrap, and by your attitude to customers making perfectly reasonable objections to it.Another customer told the Daily Mail that his or her family transferred around $540,000 in investment accounts and savings. Another closed his credit card account, saying: ”Sick to death of woke.
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