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Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam (pictured) who was a key figure in Britain's response to the Covid-19 pandemic has quit his voluntary role as trustee of the running charity Parkrun.
More than 500 regular runners signed a petition calling for David Dinsmore to be removed because his previous role 'demonstrated values and behaviours contrary to those of the Parkrun community'
The charity aims to reach the Middle East and Africa as it extends its reach
The charity’s chair of trustees backs David Dinsmore’s appointment and says the organisation is for everyone, ‘including people who like News UK’
The appointments are part of a ‘huge programme of change’ at the organisation