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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 report's inaccuracies  Leading historian Simon Heffer said Ms McGrady is responsible for turning Trust into 'left-wing front organisation'  Said he was 'delighted' Mr Parker has resigned but said he is 'not the main...

The controversial chairman of the National Trust has resigned amid a growing revolt among members over his 'woke' policies. Tim Parker's decision to quit was announced just 24 hours after a highly critical motion at this year's AGM said the membership had no confidence in his leadership and demanded his resignation. Members, ministers and MPs had grown increasingly frustrated with Mr Parker's chairmanship, which critics said he used to take the 126-year-old charity in a 'politically correct' direction.  Last September, the Trust published an sensational 115-page report which 'blacklisted' 93...

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The National Trust has ordered all of its volunteers to undergo diversity training as the organisation continues its 'woke' rebrand. The heritage body is forcing everyone, including rangers who do not work with the public, to carry out the training as they return to work from lockdown. It has already caused friction among volunteers and led to several resignations, with one slamming the Trust's new political 'agenda'. The National Trust has ordered all of its volunteers to undergo diversity training as the organisation continues its 'woke' rebrand The 'everyday inclusion' training is run onli...

National Trust members have launched a campaign against the charity's 'woke agenda' as it was today accused of 'lecturing' the public and 'demonising' history.  Restore Trust was established following furious criticism of a report detailing links between 93 of the Trust's properties and historic slavery and colonialism. The group, described as a forum where members can 'discuss their concerns about the future of the charity', says visitors should not leave venues feeling their history has been 'demonised'.         They say there has been a 'relentless diminution of standards' at the...