A Methodist who keeps order in parliament

Leading British Methodist Ruby Beech’s “day job” is a position that dates back to at least the 15th century. As an assistant sergeant at arms in the UK Parliament, she helps look after the security and administration of the House of Commons. When...

Airport runway objectors take protest to parliament’s roof

Protesters from the campaigning group Plane Stupid have today mounted a hight profile protest against the proposed Heathrow third runway by waving banners from the roof the the parliament building, in a major breach of security. One of their banners proclaimed...