On Wednesday 6th November I will be hosting another local banking conference. The last one was such a success in Gateshead that we are expanding it to London. The speakers line up is even more stellar, including Sajid Javid, the Treasury's rising star; I am meeting with Anthony Thompson tomorrow in the House to fine tune the programme.
I am certain that it is only when we have true competition from challenger and other banks will we be able to get real choice on the high street and internet for banking services.
I want a bank that is in the community, for the community. We are not far off.
