Change we need: David Cameron vetoed plan to scrap 1p piece

George Osborne backed adviser’s idea to launch move to cashless society – but No 10 reportedly thought symbolism too risky for Tories George Osborne came within weeks of announcing plans to take 1p and 2p pieces out of circulation but was stopped by David Cameron who feared the symbolism of the Conservative party scrapping the penny, the Guardian has been told. Senior figures said the previous chancellor wanted to make the change in late 2015, after winning the general election, beca