Petition · past parliament

Make 'Mad Jack' Churchill the face of the next £50 note.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Make former WW2 Officer, LtCol Jack Churchill DSO MC, AKA 'Mad Jack' AKA 'Fighting Jack' the face of the Bank of England's next £50.

True hero, warrior and epitomy of Britishness.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. 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

Timeline

18 Oct 2018 Petition opened for signatures
24 Oct 2018 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 24 Oct 2018

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.