Sir Howard Davies made the controversial comment as he argued that prospective buyers needed to save up - adding that is the way it always used to be .
NatWest reported a jump in first half profit on Friday, as it battles to contain the fallout from a clash with former Brexit party leader Nigel Farage.
DAILY MAIL COMMENT: This whole affair would never have happened had woke-worshipping bank bosses not closed Mr Farage s account because it found his political views dislikeable.