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Sophie Robinson

Paddington Bear and Sir David Attenborough among public’s banknote design ideas

Sir David Attenborough has been suggested to feature on a banknote (James Manning/PA) - (PA Archive)

Sir David Attenborough, Paddington Bear and Sir Winston Churchill were among the most popular ideas suggested by the public for the new banknote designs.

A freedom of information request, submitted by the Press Association after the new wildlife theme announced by the Bank of England was criticised by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage as being “woke”, revealed people’s favourite suggestions.

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