Petition · past parliament
Get Philip Schofield on the new £50 note
Rejected
20 signatures
What the petition asks
A social superstar, a nation treasure, the face of Britain. Why wouldn’t you want Philip Schofield as the face of the new £50 note? Go out and make a difference - show the world what Britain’s really about.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
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:
http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/Pages/characters/selection.aspx
You can find out how the Bank decides who will be on bank notes here:
http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/Pages/characters/selection.aspx
Timeline
| 17 Oct 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Oct 2018 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
20
Status
Rejected
Rejected
18 Oct 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.