National Trust Members Vote to Ditch Barclays Over Fossil Fuels

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National Trust members voted 53,256 to 4,094 to seek a new banking partner.

The move stems from long-running criticism of Barclays' fossil fuel investments.

Trustees noted the vote is non-binding and any tender process will take at least a year.

The charity insists any future bank must prove a positive commitment to biodiversity.

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