Petition · past parliament
Redesign the new five pound notes so they do not use animal products.
Rejected
20 signatures
What the petition asks
It has been brought to my attention that the new five pound notes contain tallow, an animal-derived product similar to suet which is used to make many soaps and candles.
I believe this is unacceptable and removes the autonomy we have to choose not to use animal products in our daily lives.
I believe this is unacceptable and removes the autonomy we have to choose not to use animal products in our daily lives.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 28 Nov 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Dec 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
20
Status
Rejected
Rejected
5 Dec 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.