Submitted on Friday 13th March 2026
Rejected on Tuesday 7th April 2026
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Preserve Churchill on the £5 Banknote
I want Parliament to preserve Winston Churchill on the £5 note under new or amended legal tender law.
While respecting the Bank of England’s operational independence, Parliament is sovereign and can legislate on the definition of legal tender for notes. I request it require Winston Churchill’s depiction be preserved on the £5 note to protect cultural and historical significance. Minor redesigns may be allowed, but new or amended statutory legislation could ensure the note’s symbolic heritage remains intact.
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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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