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.
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
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.