Worrying about ‘moral’ foreign policy

While most of the media were unpicking the grammatical spaghetti of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, said something important that too many people missed. Defending what has come to be called liberal interventionism, he argued that...

Topshop is in the frame over sweatshop accusations

As local action associated with fair trade and labour practices continues, Topshop is facing a day of protests from its core customers, with students across Britain staging demonstrations today at the company’s stores. Students will protest against sweatshop...

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...