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.

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 gra...{ai:summary}<p>English Heritage's initiative allowing refugees free access to historic sites in the UK has faced backlash, with critics arguing that it prioritizes refugees over pensioners and those in financial strain. The scheme was introduced in 2022 for individuals with refugee status.  </p><p>#society</p>

English Heritage should 'prioritise pensioners and not refugees', argues Dr Philip Kiszely

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