We have learned from supporters that the Co-op Bank is closing a number of bank accounts for organisations working to support Palestinians.

We are extremely concerned about this and are raising it with the bank.

We call on the bank to remember its proud tradition of supporting human right campaigners and to cease any closure of accounts of organisations working to support Palestine.

The bank should understand that many customers will be dismayed by this news.

We do not think however that for people to close accounts now in protest is the right tactic. We are stronger if we stay together.

We will be providing an update on this issue in our newsletter to supporters on Friday.

If you are involved with and can speak for an organisation whose account has been affected then please let us know urgently if you would be happy for us to raise with the bank on your behalf. It helps if we are able to refer to specific cases and have permission from those affected. Contact info@saveourbank.coop