Submitted on Friday 13th March 2026
Rejected on Monday 30th March 2026
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Prevent the removal of historic British figures from Bank of England banknotes.
We call on the Government and the Chancellor to intervene and ensure the Bank of England maintains historic figures, specifically Sir Winston Churchill, on our banknotes. The Treasury should direct the Bank to preserve our national heritage alongside any new wildlife themes on currency.
Banknotes are more than currency; they are a daily celebration of the figures who built our nation. Removing icons like Winston Churchill in favor of wildlife themes risks erasing our history from public life. While nature is important, it should not replace the leaders and innovators who define Britain. We believe the Government has a duty to protect our national heritage and ensure that our money continues to reflect the people and values that shaped our freedom and identity.
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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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