High-profile figures are pledging to boycott the new coin – Alastair Campbell because the slogan opposes his core beliefs and Philip Pullman because he, says, it is missing an Oxford comma
Slogan: “Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations.”It isn’t a joke? No. Sajid Javid is presenting Boris Johnson with one this week, before they go into full nationwide circulation.I did, and the thought of having to pay for goods with a coin that stands in direct opposition to my core beliefs fills me with incredible anger. You’re not alone. Several high-profile remainers have pledged not to use the coin.
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