The Guardian view on the new £20 note: make room for William Morris | Editorial

There is a strong field of contenders to be on the money, from Hogarth to Hepworth. But the many talents and political commitment of one bearded visage sets it apartThe quest has begun to find a face for a new £20 note, to go into circulation within five years. Public nominations are being sought until 19 July. Bank of England governor Mark Carney has narrowed the field to a (deceased) figure from the visual arts – to include architecture, film-making, craft and design.There is a rich se