The planned redesign reportedly seeks to replace historical figures with diversity themes A plan by the Bank of England (BoE) to redesign pound banknotes with diversity in mind has triggered a backlash from some politicians and members of the public, who are accusing the regulator of “wokery.” On Wednesday, the BoE announced the launch of a public consultation on potential themes for the next series of notes. ”Our banknotes have celebrated notable historical figures since 1970, when William