Andrew Rosindell M.P. has issued a statement on the growing push for Britain to transform itself into a cashless society. His words are as follows:
"I am deeply concerned about the growing movement to turn Britain into a cashless society. This policy would lead to huge loss of freedom and the right of people to control and manage their own finance, not to mention a loss of privacy. It would most certainly have a disproportionate impact on the elderly and vulnerable, who are often less comfortable with digital payments.
In continental Europe, many countries remain largely cash societies. This is because cash provides a number of important benefits, such as secure payments, convenience for those who are not adept users of digital banking, and it less of a privacy concern.
I believe that Britain should resist the move to a cashless society and I call upon the government to introduce legislation to protect the status of cash as legal tender and as a widely accepted means of payment for decades to come.
I am also supporting the GB News ‘Don't Kill Cash’ campaign, which has already attracted over 219,000 signatures, including my own. This campaign is a powerful reminder that there is a strong public appetite for keeping cash alive in Britain.
I urge the government to listen to the concerns of the public and take action to protect the freedom of the people to continue to be able to use cash."
