Banknotes change ‘surrendering to radical left,’ claims Question Time guest

• A BBC Question Time audience member criticised the Bank of England's decision to replace historical figures such as Sir Winston Churchill on banknotes with wildlife imagery.
• The audience member suggested this change was 'surrendering to the radical left wing' and an 'unnecessary move', citing the cost and Churchill's historical importance.
• The Bank of England stated that the shift to wildlife imagery provides an opportunity to celebrate another significant aspect of the nation.
• The central bank also explained that the new designs will make banknotes more difficult to counterfeit and their security features more distinguishable.

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BBC Question Time audience member blames ‘radical left’ for banknotes change