From politics to business, the determination to exclude women is purely emotional – a fact that remains as unspoken as it is obvious, writes Zoe Williams

Blaise Metreweli (pictured) has been appointed as the next head of the Secret Intelligence Service, replacing Sir Richard Moore in the autumn.

Blaise Metreweli joined the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in 1999 and will become its 18th chief.

Blaise Metreweli is succeeding Sir Richard Moore, who leaves this autumn after four years in charge

Cambridge graduate won role ahead of rival who critics dubbed ‘Beijing Barbara’