National Trust chair denies ‘woke takeover’ after complaints from members

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The National Trust denied it has been "taken over by a bunch of woke folk" after being bombarded with complaints from members at its annual general meeting. Your members wish to enjoy the properties gifted in good faith without having to endure the unfortunate woke agenda of the modern Trust management." Recommended People cancel National Trust memberships after it discusses slavery Mr Parker also responded to the concerns by stating that the National Trust is "a charity. He said: "Black Lives Matter has excited quite a lot of interest positive and negative and there's no doubt there has been a renewed sense about the unfair treatment of black populations around the world.