English Heritage has been criticised for a “crazy” initiative which grants refugees free entry into their historic sites across the UK, with the charity being urged to “put pensioners and those of financial hardship” first. The scheme, which was launched in 2022, enables individuals who have been granted “refugee status” or “leave to remain in the UK as a displaced person” free entry to all of the English Heritage sites. However, recent social media backlash towards the scheme has forced the organisation to defend the move, making clear that they have a “range of initiatives” which support Bri…
