Rejected petition 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.

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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.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

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:
https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/banknote-characters

We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.

Date submitted 13 March 2026
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