Nationwide Customer Vows to Continue Fight for Greater Democracy In a significant setback for his efforts to increase transparency and accountability within the UK's largest building society, James Sherwin-Smith has pledged to launch a fresh campaign for change after losing a crucial vote at Nationwide's annual general meeting. Despite securing 12.5% of the vote, representing support from nearly 76,000 members, Sherwin-Smith's bid to join the building society's board was ultimately unsuccessful. The determined customer has vowed to continue pushing for greater democracy at Nationwide, sparking questions about the future of the mutual's governance structure and the role of its members. As Sherwin-Smith plots his next move, the outcome of his fresh campaign remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the fight for greater accountability at Nationwide is far from over.
James Sherwin-Smith says he will launch fresh campaign for change at the building society after losing vote at AGMA Nationwide customer has vowed to fight on after losing a historic attempt to join its board and is plotting a fresh campaign to boost democracy at the building society.James Sherwin-Smith secured about 12.5% of the vote, representing support from 75,939 Nationwide members, at the mutual’s annual general meeting on Wednesday. Continue reading...
