Submitted on Friday 13th March 2026
Rejected on Monday 30th March 2026
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Retain Winston Churchill’s image on £5 note.
Retain Winston Churchill’s image on £5 note.
The decision to feature Churchill on the £5 note wasn't just a nod to his leadership during one of the most perilous times in modern history; it was an acknowledgment of his role in shaping the future of the UK and the world. His face on the £5 note serves as a constant reminder of resilience, courage, and faith in the face of adversity. Removing his image would signify a forgetfulness of the past, a past that shaped our very freedoms today.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
Bank notes are the responsibility of the Bank of England, which is independent of the Government and Parliament.
You can find out how the Bank decides who will be on bank notes here:
www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/banknote-characters
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