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Speaking to the Spectator, Simon Jenkins today criticised the involvement of left-wing politics in organisations such as the National Trust - which he chaired for six years between 2008 and 2014.

Chairman Tim Parker left 24 hours after members launched a bid to depose him The charity faces mounting criticism for the woke direction it has been taking  Now, Restore Trust say director-general Hilary McGrady really needs to go next The campaign group hope to bring back the heritage bodys apolitical ethos Say National Trust has 3 senior management figures with highly woke agenda

The once-beloved institution should return to caring for the country’s heritage, rather than denouncing it

Tim Parker resigned as National Trust chairman amid a bid to depose him Former volunteer Tony Adler pointed finger at director-general Hilary McGrady  More than 50 members said they had no confidence in his leadership  Last September the Trust published 115-page report which blacklisted 93 estates over links to slavery  Mr Adler claimed he was forced out after pointing out reports inaccuracies  Leading historian Simon Heffer said Ms McGrady is responsible for turning Trust into left-wing f...

The controversial chairman of the National Trust has resigned amid a growing revolt among members over his woke policies. Tim Parkers decision to quit was announced just 24 hours after a highly critical motion at this years AGM said the membership had no confidence in his leadership and demanded his resignation. Members, ministers and MPs had grown increasingly frustrated with Mr Parkers chairmanship, which critics said he used to take the 126-year-old charity in a politically correct direction...

National Trust chairman quits amid revolt over charity’s ‘woke’ agenda Tim Parkers decision to quit was announced just 24 hours after a rebel group of members set out plans to oust him 25 May 2021 • 10:04pm Tim Parker has served two three-year terms and agreed to a third exceptional term to provide stability during the Covid-19 crisis Credit: Geoff Pugh  The chairman of the National Trust has resigned amid a growing revolt among its members over the charitys "woke" policies. Tim Par...

(Photo: National Trust) CROOME COURT’S stunning gardens and halls attract visitors from across Worcestershire and beyond. Anyone who has visited will know that it is home to some stunning collections and artefacts, such as a collection of Vincennes, Sevres and Meissen porcelain and examples of George III furniture. The National Trust property is loaded with history and was once home to a range of notable characters such as the 6th Earl of Coventry, Maria Gunning and Barbara St John. H...

(Photo: National Trust) CROOME COURT’S stunning gardens and halls attract visitors from across Worcestershire and beyond. Anyone who has visited will know that it is home to some stunning collections and artefacts, such as a collection of Vincennes, Sevres and Meissen porcelain and examples of George III furniture. The National Trust property is loaded with history and was once home to a range of notable characters such as the 6th Earl of Coventry, Maria Gunning and Barbara St John. H...