Petitions/Ban banks from denying service to sex workers because of their work
StatusOngoing
Opened5 Feb 2026
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Many sex workers are being denied banking services, including account closures and mortgage refusals, because their lawful work is labelled “high risk". Other sectors considered "high risk", such as gambling, have managed to negotiate terms for banking. Why should the sex industry be any different?

Online webcam work and adult content creation is legal. We call on the Government to prevent banks from discriminating against sex workers and to ensure access to financial services based on individual circumstances, not lawful occupation. People engaged in legal work should not be denied access to essential financial services. Financial discrimination against sex workers undermines equality, safety, and financial inclusion.

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Peter Kyle
1Peter Kyle MP
Hove and Portslade
15
Shabana Mahmood
2Shabana Mahmood MP
Birmingham Ladywood
14
Mr David Lammy
3Mr David Lammy MP
Tottenham
14
Gareth Davies
4Gareth Davies MP
Grantham and Bourne
11
Dame Meg Hillier
5Dame Meg Hillier MP
Hackney South and Shoreditch
11
Lucy Powell
6Lucy Powell MP
Manchester Central
11
Siân Berry
7Siân Berry MP
Brighton Pavilion
9
Carla Denyer
8Carla Denyer MP
Bristol Central
9
Emily Thornberry
9Emily Thornberry MP
Islington South and Finsbury
9
Afzal Khan
10Afzal Khan MP
Manchester Rusholme
9