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Woke civil servants championed plan to replace 'divisive' Winston Churchill with LGBT and ethnic minorities on banknotes
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The Bank of England's banknote design process involves a consultation period, during which various groups and individuals can submit their suggestions and opinions on the matter. The Office for Equality and Opportunity's letter is part of this process, which has been in place for previous banknote redesigns, including the 2013 review. The goal of increasing representation of diverse groups on banknotes reflects a broader effort to promote inclusivity and reflect the complexity of British identity.
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Woke civil servants championed plan to replace 'divisive' Winston Churchill with LGBT and ethnic minorities on banknotes
Government officials urged the Bank of England to replace Winston Churchill with LGBT+ and ethnic-minority figures on British currency, according to newly emerged correspondence.
The Office for Equality and Opportunity, a Cabinet Office division headed by Bridget Phillipson as minister for women and equalities, wrote to the Bank's chief cashier during last summer's consultation period, it has been revealed.
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12 Jul, 11:34