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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 body's apolitical ethos Say National Trust has 3 senior management figures with 'highly woke agenda'

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...