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National Trust votes to seek banking partner more in tune with its environmental policies

Charity’s AGM decides overwhelmingly to begin tendering process amid criticism of Barclays’ fossil fuel investments The National Trust has voted overwhelmingly to seek a new banking partner in a significant victory for members who have long argued that its relationship with Barclays was at odds with its commitment to protecting the natural world. The resolution, passed at the charity’s annual general meeting on Saturday with the backing of its board of trustees, instructs the organisation to begin a competitive tendering process for its banking arrangements. Continue reading...

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Politics

Vetting candidates is a tricky process but Reform can’t seem to get it right

Charges against party members and off-piste remarks highlight problems brought about by rapid expansion Speaking to reporters after unveiling his new defence spokesperson this week, Nigel Farage’s jovial and upbeat mood suddenly switched. Why, he was asked, was a Reform UK councillor who was arrested in January over multiple alleged sexual offences still in his role nearly 10 months later? “I have no idea,” Farage replied icily. “I was told yesterday, and I wasn’t very happy.” Continue reading...

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