Eastbourne MP gets Prime Minister on board after Barclays leaves local resident £125,000 out-of-pocket

At Prime Minister’s Questions yesterday, Eastbourne MP, Josh Babarinde called on the Prime Minister to work with him to force Barclays Bank to rectify a serious banking error that has left a local constituent Pamela Beevers out of pocket by £124,875.

In 2023 Ms Beevers received a cheque for £125,000 from her terminally ill partner. She cashed the cheque through Barclays. When the funds cleared, she was paid £125 instead of £125,000, as stated clearly on the cheque.

Despite Barclays admitting to the error, they offered just £250 compensation for the “inconvenience caused”.

Mr Babarinde has been fighting for Pam, who has exhausted every available route to resolve the issue.

In a question to the Prime Minister Mr Babarinde asked:

“Will he work with me to ensure that Barclays finally pays Pam the compensation she needs and deserves?”

The Prime Minister described the case as “staggeringly bad” and said the Government would do “everything they can” to support Pam. 

Mr Babarinde went on to call for a Windfall Tax the super profits of big banks to bring bills down for local residents who are struggling. 

Josh Babarinde MP said:

“I am appalled by Barclays’ reckless mistake that has had a life changing impact for Pam from Langney.

Pam must be fully compensated. Anything less is completely unjust. 

No one should ever be left out of pocket because of a banking error. 

I will continue fighting for Pam and I’m pleased to have secured the support of the Prime Minister today to try and put this right for her, and to make sure this never happens to anyone again.”