PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Retain Winston Churchill’s image on £5 note.
Retain Winston Churchill’s image on £5 note.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
7
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 7/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 7/100,000
Background
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.