The Conservatives say they are launching a national petition aimed at stopping planned changes to UK banknote designs. According to reports, the party is seeking to pressure Labour ministers to instruct the Bank of England to drop what it describes as controversial artwork for future notes. The criticism centers on the inclusion of Winston Churchill and other historical figures alongside wildlife imagery in proposed banknotes, which opponents label “woke.” Supporters of the petition argue that the redesign could be unacceptable on political and cultural grounds, including claims made by critics about alternative imagery that could replace current designs. The reports state that the petition is intended as a “last-ditch” effort to influence government action regarding the Bank of England’s forthcoming banknote plans. The Bank of England’s approach to currency design has not been detailed in the provided excerpts, and the claims summarized here reflect the Conservatives’ position as reported by the outlet. No resolution is reported, and it is not clear when any review or decision on the banknote artwork would take place.