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One of these animals will replace Winston Churchill. Check the list.

The Bank of England is conducting a public consultation until Friday, allowing citizens to vote on which animals will replace historical figures like Winston Churchill on new banknotes. Voters can choose two favorites from three categories: mammals, birds, and amphibians, insects, and fish. Historical figures such as Churchill, author Jane Austen, and mathematician Alan Turing will be replaced by animal images on the back of the notes, while the portraits of Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles remain on the front. The change has sparked debate, with some critics, including UK Reform Party leader Nigel Farage, calling it 'woke,' while Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey argued Churchill deserves more recognition than being replaced by an animal.

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One of these animals will replace Winston Churchill. Check the list.

The Bank of England is conducting a public consultation until Friday, allowing citizens to vote on which animals will replace historical figures like Winston Churchill on new banknotes. Voters can choose two favorites from three categories: mammals, birds, and amphibians, insects, and fish. Historical figures such as Churchill, author Jane Austen, and mathematician Alan Turing will be replaced by animal images on the back of the notes, while the portraits of Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles remain on the front. The change has sparked debate, with some critics, including UK Reform Party leader Nigel Farage, calling it 'woke,' while Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey argued Churchill deserves more recognition than being replaced by an animal.

Bias read (Center): The article presents both perspectives on the issue—critics who view the change as politically motivated ('woke') and supporters who argue for modernization. It includes quotes from both Nigel Farage and Ed Davey, providing balanced representation of opposing views. There is no overtly biased worded

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