A group of National Trust members has been prevented from attempting to debate the charity’s “debate-stifling” voting system at its annual meeting last weekend. Traditionalist subgroup Restore Trust – whose candidates have sought resolutions against the trust’s participation in Pride events and the creation of more vegan cafes – attempted to force a vote to alter the way policies are implemented by the charity. A new “quick vote” system has been introduced which allows National Trust members to give their backing to all policies proposed by the group’s board in a single ballot with little scru…
