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On the issue of Islam I wonder if the Co-op provides Islam-friendly bank accounts. But, if they are going to pursue this policy, I would certainly expect them to be even-handed in their treament of religious groups who espouse similar views, be the Islamic, Catholic or whatever. That is not the same as excluding those religions as the issue of homesuxuality etc tends often to be an interpretation. With CV it looks to be a message of 'hate' that has sparked this.

Of course none of us would I'm sure have any problem with the Co-op refusing to deal with the BNP or Combat 18. As I say it's a question of where you draw the line. Having said that the Co-op is free to pursue its ethical stance, or being cynical, it's marketing plan. I have seen little sign of them adopting ethical stances towards employees of CIS who seem to get the brown end of the employment stick.