The Bank of England will replace historical figures like Winston Churchill with native wildlife on its banknotes, sparking considerable political criticism.The bank cited improved anti-counterfeiting measures and a celebration of biodiversity as reasons for phasing out figures such as Austen, Turner, and Turing, while King Charles III will remain on future notes.Lawmakers have condemned the move, with
Ed Davey calling it inappropriate and
Nigel Farage labeling it "woke," though others defend the bank's independence and the security benefits of nature imagery.